What Is Shingles and Should Older Adults Be Vaccinated Against It?
With a great deal of press surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, it is all too easy to lose focus on the other important immunizations for the elderly. But there is one in particular that deserves some time in the spotlight: the shingles vaccine. What Is Shingles? Shingles is an illness triggered by the same virus that […]
Understanding the Benefits of In-Home Care When a Family Member Is on Hospice Care
When a loved one is nearing the end of life, comfort level and top quality care are paramount. Families need to know that the person they love will receive everything required for a peaceful transition. Hospice care is indispensable during this period, and coupling hospice with home care services ensures that both the person receiving […]
Understanding the Symptoms of a UTI in Senior Loved Ones
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you have ever had the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know these symptoms on a personal level. For younger people, a UTI is often fairly easy to notice and care for. However, it is often more difficult for older adults, as symptoms can be less noticeable or […]
Top Tips for Siblings Caring for Aging Parents Together
According to the old saying, many hands make light work, and that is definitely true with regards to siblings caring for aging parents. If you and your siblings collaborate easily to meet the needs of your senior family members, congratulations! Often, however, a single person takes on the majority of the responsibilities. This could quickly […]
Understanding Senior Skin and Bruising
We all experience it, particularly as we grow older. Maybe while cleaning, we bump into the side of the coffee table, never thinking twice about it. Nevertheless, by the following day, a mass of purple hues has spread over the wounded area. How could such a nasty bruise stem from such a small mishap? While […]
What to Anticipate When Assuming the Role of Family Caregiver
It might have begun informally, with some support here and there. Picking up some things from the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra dinner you made while fixing your own family’s meal. Or simply spending more time visiting to ensure things are ok. Over time, you may have discovered that more care […]
The Advantages of Physical Exercise for Seniors with Dementia
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the obstacles that these conditions present, family caregivers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Out of all the unique techniques care providers can try to help make life as safe, comfortable, and meaningful as it can possibly be, there is one incredibly effective […]
Caring for the Health of Senior Males
If your dad, grandfather, or any other father figure appears to opt for doing anything at all over visiting the doctor, he’s in great company. The Cleveland Clinic recently questioned men on this very subject and discovered that only half of them get regular examinations, and almost ¾ of those interviewed would prefer to clean […]
Caring for Elderly Parents: How an In-Home Care Consultation Can Help
You’ve just finished speaking with Dad on the telephone, and now have a concern that something isn’t quite right. Though it was a nice conversation, his memory lapses were concerning. He assured you that he’s perfectly fine – that he’s eating very well (despite the fact that he couldn’t recall what he had for lunch), […]
Why Fall Prevention Is Vital for Seniors with Stiff Muscles and Joints
The statistics surrounding senior falls are alarming. Falls are the leading reason behind injury in older adults, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, as well as countless other injuries. As frequent as falls in the elderly are, the danger is more than doubled for anyone with stiff muscles and joints […]