Older adults have learned how to do many things at home over the years. Your senior loved one may be adept at fixing things that break or love spending hours baking homemade treats from scratch in the kitchen. While these are wonderful things to see, your loved one may face…
If you’re the sole caregiver for a senior with dementia, you’re probably facing multiple challenges, and you may not know who to turn to for help. Fortunately, there are people and organizations that can make your role as a caregiver a little less stressful so both you and your aging…
Certain medical conditions can raise the likelihood of hospital readmission within 30 days. When your senior loved one receives appropriate discharge education and sees the physician for post-discharge follow-up visits, 30-day readmission may be less likely. Here are some reasons seniors may get readmitted to the hospital within 30 days….
Caregiving is full of beautiful moments. You get to spend time showing your senior loved one how much you care. However, there may also be some challenging times when you need to take a break and refresh your spirit. Knowing how respite care works and understanding its benefits for seniors…
Changes in vision that occur with age could cause certain symptoms often associated with dementia, such as hallucinations, leading to the assumption that they’re related to cognitive decline. Vision impairment can also cause a senior to misinterpret what he or she sees, which could also be mistaken for dementia. On…
When a senior is first diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it’s natural for everyone in the family to focus on their loved one’s wellbeing. Once everyone has had a chance to accept the diagnosis and start planning for the future, it’s time to start thinking about the overall effect this diagnosis could…
The World Health Organization reports that more than 47 million adults worldwide live with dementia. Scientists from the University of Exeter in Great Britain performed an extensive study correlating lifestyle and dementia risk. The group presented its findings at the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Genetics Approximately 25 percent of…
Respite care is a type of caregiving service that allows families to hire temporary caregivers for their senior loved ones. There are many different types of respite care, ranging from having a caregiver come in once a week to keep your senior loved one company while you shop for groceries…
Dementia is a progressive disorder with many symptoms, including behavioral issues. Therefore, it’s common for older adults to become confused, angry, agitated, and even violent. Family caregivers need to develop distraction techniques like those mentioned below, which can calm situations and divert their elderly loved one’s attention. 1. Play Music…
Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, which is the most common form of Parkinson’s, can be a scary diagnosis for seniors and their families. It’s one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders in the world and can have a big impact on the ability to remain independent as it progresses. The disease goes…