Caregiving is growing in the United States as seniors enjoy longer lifespans. Approximately 12 million family members care for an aging adult. Although caregiving is filled with ups and downs, caregivers can find plenty of happiness in this demanding yet highly rewarding role. The regular support from families allows their elderly loved ones to age in place. It is less…
It may be obvious to family members that an aging parent or relative needs assistance at home. But the senior may view the situation differently and refuse help. When older loved ones resist support, it’s still critical to ensure they receive it. Here are ways to open up the dialogue. Adult children are not alone when aging parents refuse help…
Every caregiving journey is filled with ups and downs. Nevertheless, fulfilling the care needs of an aging loved one is an immensely rewarding experience. While caregiving comes with satisfaction, it can also lead to burnout. Here’s what caregivers should know. What is caregiver burnout? Caregivers enter a physically and emotionally demanding role. The individual providing continual care to a senior,…
Many seniors prefer to live in their homes independently for as long as possible. However, as they get older, they may have a more difficult time handling everyday activities. This is why it is very important to keep them safe in their homes. When older people live at home alone, they are at higher risk of falls and other types…
Providing ongoing care for two different generations is highly stressful. The sandwich generation, as these caregivers are known, feel overwhelmed by fulfilling the dramatically different needs of their children and their elderly parents. Balancing caregiving responsibilities is essential to well-being. Multi-generational family caregivers are typically middle-aged parents simultaneously supporting their young or adult children as well as one or both…
Charles Montgomery, owner of Assisting Hands Home Care in Collegeville, PA, has earned the 2023 Caregiving Kinetics Hand & Heart Award! His dedication to improving the quality of life of the seniors who receive care from Assisting Hands and his caregivers are what earned him this recognition. This award is given to leaders in the home care industry who have…
Seniors who need extra help with the activities of daily living may choose from several care options. Two common forms of support are in-home care and assisted living. Both types of care help older people with daily tasks—but home care is the preferred option due to its many benefits. Benefit 1: Aging in Place Most older people have the desire…
The risk of falling increases with age. Every year, millions of older adults aged 65 and over experience a fall. Seniors who fall once double their risk of falling again. Caregivers, however, can follow these five tips to prevent elderly loved ones from falling and suffering a fracture or disability. Falls are a serious event. One out of every five…
Forgetfulness happens to everyone at some point. Older adults who forget appointments or to pay bills once in a while have no need for concern. However, such normal memory loss differs from the memory loss associated with dementia. Seniors should consult their doctor about concerning memory issues. A certain degree of memory loss, plus a decline in general cognitive skills,…
Living at home is important to the elderly. The majority prefer to stay in their own home rather than relocate to an assisted living facility or other type of senior living community. Aging in place, as it is known, is valued by older adults for numerous reasons. Many aging adults have lived in their own home for decades. Calling a…
