The most common reason for hip replacement for seniors is osteoarthritis. The weakness is causes may lead to a fall or another injury which can create an emergency need for surgery. If hip replacement is a choice, it’s recommended for your parent to review their options from their doctor. How to Strengthen the Hip After Replacement In some instances, a…
Loss or change of taste buds is not uncommon among elderly adults. Taste and smell help people determine their like or dislike of food, and they are interrelated. What Happens When Seniors Lose Their Sense of Taste and Smell If a senior loses the sense of taste or smell, eating becomes boring, almost senseless and one of two things may…
home care providers suggest you and your parent understand what a DNR means. The DNR is a legal document written in tandem with the doctor’s order in the event that your parent were to stop breathing or go into cardiac arrest. A DNR indicates that no intervention procedures will be taken to save their life. Lifesaving methods include intubation, placing…
Loving your parent is not a prerequisite to becoming their caretaker. Although you may feel responsible for their wellbeing, it may not be the best fit for you or your loved one. Below are 3 tips for those seeking home care. When professional caregivers were asked what tips they would provide someone considering home care this is what they shared….
The senior in your life might have friends that need to having a home care agency to support and assist them. Instead, he or she is healthy and wants to assist other seniors. Welcome to aging in the 21st century. How Seniors Can Help Seniors In-home services for seniors are becoming more popular because care aides provide a variety of…
The professionals at your local senior home care agency have information on many topics, and if they don’t, they know where to look for them. You may not have the answers for your parent when they ask, but at least you will know who to contact. How We Can Seniors With Mall Walking The senior home care agency has a…
Did you know that boredom can cause challenging behavior? Did you ever wonder why your aging parent appears to be happy and content one moment and soon gets antsy and almost rebellious at other times? Research indicates that many elderly parents are often treated like young children by their caregivers, which is a big no-no. There is one activity that…
As an adult child, you and your parent have had many conversations over the years that have probably ended with the words, “I love you.” However, when mom or dad is at the ending stages of life, you may feel like you just have not said those three words enough or placed enough meaning and emotion into them. Not only…
Dementia can be difficult to explain, regardless of age. However, when your children notice that your parent, their grandma or grandpa, is acting differently because of symptoms of dementia, parents should face these questions head-on and address them honestly. Your mother or father may play a crucial part in your children’s lives. Research suggests that if you don’t attempt to…
Often family photos have been placed in albums or boxes that may or may not be labeled. Your mom or dad may have stowed these family mementos away many years ago. In fact, it’s possible you have never seen many of the relatives and friends of your parent’s past. These photos are a link to their past and these old…
