What You Need to Know About Home Care and Chronic Pain Management for Seniors
Aching. Stinging. Burning. That is how many seniors managing chronic pain describe how they feel on a daily basis. Chronic pain may appear anywhere in the body, sometimes for no apparent reason whatsoever. It is defined as pain that persists for more than three months, either continuous or coming and going. And it is more […]
Senior Mobility Issues: Helping a Loved One Adjust to a Wheelchair
Aging demands that we adjust to a wide range of changes. Our children grow up and move out. We may decide to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-lasting career shifts our purpose and goals. And, health problems or senior mobility issues may lead to the need for a wheelchair. This kind […]
Why is a Medical Assessment Needed Following a Fall?
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she didn’t get hurt. Because there was no harm, there was no need to see the doctor. After a brief break, you both went about […]
Top Tips on How Home Care Helps Those with ALS
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises a multitude of questions and considerations, both for the individual who received the diagnosis and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the symptoms now – and what will they be in the future? Who can […]
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 […]
Tips for Noticing and Preventing Senior Depression
After visiting with family members and revisiting cherished traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of nostalgia and sorrow to emerge for the elderly. And while some amount of temporary post-holiday let down can be anticipated, it’s important to be aware that it could develop into senior depression. Depression […]
Helping Seniors Have Happy, Healthy Feet
It is difficult to put your best foot forward when soreness comes with every step. Foot issues are common as we get older, which is understandable; there are many delicate bones that hold the weight of our bodies. Furthermore, because they are far away from the heart, our feet are almost certainly not getting as […]
A Dedication to Regular Exercise Is a Dedication to Senior Health
We’re on the verge of a whole new year, and we all know very well what that means: time to make some resolutions! If you’re similar to most people, you’ll begin with the best of intentions. But as time goes by and life gets busier, you could find your resolve diminishing until you have lost […]
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 […]