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It is often difficult watching our loved ones age. Their bodies slow down, and the energetic, vibrant person that we once knew becomes weak, tired, and lethargic. They may forget people’s names. They may not remember vacations and experiences that were important during another time in their lives.It is even more challenging to watch a loved one age if their personalities age as well. Maybe they will […]

Those of you who have had children may remember the first time you left your child with a babysitter. You probably asked friends and neighbors for recommendations of caregivers they trusted. You may have interviewed the caregiver and asked for references. Perhaps you even performed a background check on the prospective employee.Finding a caregiver for a senior citizen in your life may feel similar […]

Whether you are planning for the future or need to find a senior care agency for your loved one as soon as possible, the process of finding someone to come into your parent’s home can be stressful and intimidating.Yes, you know your parent needs additional help now, but how do you find someone you trust enough to become provide daily care for your family member? How can you […]

We have all seen the headlines concerning the growing number of Americans who have developed diabetes over the last decades. Right now, the Center for Disease Control says that over 100 million Americans are living with either diabetes or pre-diabetes.  Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2015. Those numbers are increasing instead of decreasing.Does your elderly loved […]

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Even though the numbers are hard to determine, it is estimated that between three to fourteen percent of the elderly experience anxiety disorders. Researchers first thought that the rate of anxiety increased with age, but new studies are showing that those who have anxiety as a senior citizen probably had anxiety as […]

If you or your loved one is facing a hip replacement surgery, you are in good company. More than 2.5 million Americans live with an artificial hip. While your surgeon will educate you on what to expect before, during, and immediately after the hip surgery, he or she may not have talked to you about what your life will be like for months after […]

Elderly UTI is a major issue facing aging Americans. More than half of American women are intimately aware of the symptoms of a urinary tract infection. A woman suffering from a UTI feels a burning when she urinates. Even if she feels an intense need to urinate, there may be very little urine that comes out when she tries. The urine that is produced may be dark […]

Are you concerned that your elderly loved one may have pneumonia or some other lung-related illness? You are right to be concerned. According to the American Thoracic Society, over 50,000 Americans die from pneumonia each year.

It is important to know the early warning signs of pneumonia to help your loved ones. For senior citizens, contracting pneumonia is especially dangerous. Pneumonia leads […]

If your elderly loved one suffers from Parkinson’s disease, you need to know about what you can expect when hiring a home care agency to provide Parkinson’s care. In this article, we go over what you need to know about Parkinson’s care, the disease itself and the challenges that Parkinson’s caregivers from a reputable home care agency must overcome.

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

How do you know when it’s time to hire in-home care for your family member with Alzheimer’s? Will you know?

Most caregivers have a story about the moment they realized that their parent couldn’t be left on his own anymore. Maybe it was the time when your dad went outside on a cold day and couldn’t figure out how to get back […]

Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, beautifully defined the heart of caregiving when she said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Often paying for respite care can be an issue, but Medicare can help.

Caregiving is often an unexpected […]

Seniors with chronic conditions are more likely to have depression

Depression often occurs in seniors who suffer from other medical conditions and disabilities. While many people experience periods of sadness at times, the condition is treatable. It isn’t just feeling sad or blue. It can lead to or can be a by-product of a serious medical condition. The disease may lead to […]

Life’s challenges face all of us at one time or another and they often come in the manner of trouble. Guarding ourselves and loved ones from trouble seems like a full time job with no days off. This is especially true with financial scams.The elderly represent the largest target for financial crimes. 

In 2010, it was reported that nearly 10% of the elderly […]

Headaches, toothaches, sore muscles are all pains that interfere with accomplishing normal activities. Sometimes these pains are the signs of other illnesses, like pneumonia or UTI.  Most of the time, treatment is available to alleviate our everyday aches and pains allowing us to manage the day ahead. Those that suffer from arthritis learn how to approach each day with day with pain. This is no easy feat […]

There are times when maintaining a healthy lifestyle seems impossible. This is often the case when you are caring for a loved one. Grabbing food on the run, finishing chores in place of sleep, and putting off exercise are all choices that eventually become habits when you take on the role of caregiver. This along with the anxiety of doing all you can to give the best […]

Many new beginnings are welcome events. The one that starts after having a heart attack is filled with mixed emotions. Surviving the attack brings relief, gratitude, and hope. The steps of recovery generate fear, frustration, and depression, among other emotions.

The challenge of recovery after a heart attack can be especially difficult for seniors. There are many things to consider upon returning home […]