When a cataract forms, the clear lens of one’s eye becomes clouded over. People with cataracts see as though they are looking through a cloudy lens or a window covered in frost or fog. This can make it much more difficult to drive at night, to read or even to see someone’s facial expression. Signs of Cataracts Home care agencies…
For seniors, anxiety can become a significant issue affecting their ability to complete daily activities, and potentially leading to an increased incidence of insomnia or depression. The lack of sleep brought about by insomnia can exacerbate their anxiety, and affect their overall health causing other health conditions to worsen. Experts recommend not dismissing anxiety in the elderly as something that…
Taking care of a houseplant can help seniors have a more positive outlook and improve their quality of life according to home care providers. Senior care studies have shown that having and maintaining a houseplant can give seniors a boost in their happiness and overall health. Researchers found that, if given proper instructions – for example through an indoor gardening…
Seniors are often taking multiple medications for a variety of medical conditions. The more medications a senior is taking, the greater the risk that a missed dose, and overdose or a negative drug interaction between medications can result in accidental poisoning or have other dangerous consequences. In addition to poisoning and other potential lethal consequences, failure to take medications as…
Supporting an aging parent or family member with Alzheimer’s can be an incredibly challenging and emotional journey. As a family caregiver in Fort Myers, you may often find yourself questioning whether the choices you’re making are truly in the best interest of your loved one. With the unique demands of Alzheimer’s care, it’s essential to feel confident that you’re providing…
Senior caregivers must balance other responsibilities and make significant sacrifices to provide care. It is therefore important to be proactive in combatting burnout. Senior caregivers can become isolated in carrying out their responsibilities. Consequently, their other relationships can suffer and other family members may become angry or resentful. They may face consequences professionally, losing job opportunities or even having to…
Out of nowhere a pesky leg night cramp wakes your mom or dad up from a deep night’s sleep. The pain can be so intense your parent may awaken in tears or screaming. Thrashing in bed between the blankets, they attempt to shake off this pain. However, each movement seems to make the cramping more intense. The tossing and turning…
Have you ever asked your mother or father what they would like to do only to receive an answer like, “I don’t know.” You begin rattling off a list of ideas, and you either get no response or a negative response. You suggest a walk and they tell you their arthritis is acting up. Maybe you recommend having a picnic…
Although there is not a cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, those providing Alzheimer’s care are using many forms of therapies to reduce or slow symptoms, including technology. Research indicates that technology has created an approach that helps people improve their quality of life through communication. One such device is a picture memory phone. This visual aid has pictures of contacts…
Your mother or father may be having problems paying for prescription costs. The truth of the matter is, many medications today are outrageously priced. If your parent is complaining that they cannot afford the pills their doctor is prescribing, they are not alone. In fact, older adults often struggle with this issue. Rising Prescription Costs Studies indicate that 75% of…
