Understanding why seniors may exhibit aggression in their later years is crucial to providing effective care and support. While there are many potential triggers, it’s equally important to focus on solutions and strategies for managing these behaviors. In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of aggression in older adults, including physical health issues, environmental factors, and social triggers. We’ll…
Aging is an individual experience, with some seniors staying physically fit but undergoing cognitive decline and others experiencing failing physical health yet maintaining mental clarity well into their advancing years. Adult children often find themselves stepping in to provide care to their elderly parents to ensure they receive the best home care. This blog outlines key considerations for caregivers, offering…
Aging veterans are offered a wide variety of benefits to assist them with life after the military. These benefits are administered by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Here is some of the support and care available to those who have bravely served the nation. Who are veterans? About 25 million veterans are alive today after having served in various…
Aging produces several health consequences, such as frail bones, poor balance, a decrease in personal care, and a loss of taste. When older adults lose their sense of taste, they don’t eat as much and fail to receive the nutrients their bodies need. Each taste bud, which appears as a bump on the surface of the tongue, contains specialized cells…
While the elderly are more likely to develop shingles, it is rarely a fatal condition. However, it can lead to serious health conditions that are known to have deadly outcomes, especially in seniors who live with a compromised immune system. Sometimes, reaching out to a home health care agency may be a good option for seniors to receive the assistance…
Thinning skin occurs naturally with age—making bruising a common incident among seniors. Most bruising is not a medical concern and goes away within 2 to 4 weeks. Still, it alleviates some concern when caregivers are aware of the potential causes of bruising in their elderly care recipients. How do bruises occur? An injury can cause capillaries, which are small blood…
Is your elderly loved one experiencing persistent nasal drainage that just won’t seem to let up? Seasonal flu typically comes and goes, but when you observe your elderly family member grappling with ongoing symptoms like a perpetually runny nose, nasal congestion, or excessive mucus production, there may be an underlying health condition at play. Addressing these chronic nasal issues is…
A bad fall can happen to anyone. However, seniors are more susceptible to falling due to the natural effects of aging and falls can cause major injuries in seniors, and even death. If you are worried about your elderly loved one and want to prevent them from experiencing slips and falls, encourage them to start investing their time in exercise…
You already know that aging is accompanied by sagging skin, deepening wrinkles, thinning bones etc. But are you aware that as you age your immunity gets compromised? Seniors with a weak immune system are more prone to getting infections and serious health problems. They may also find themselves dealing with either a mild or a chronic cough. In such conditions,…
Skin tears are not uncommon in the older population. Aging causes skin to lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to tears. Even minor trauma to a senior’s skin can lead to a skin tear. When a tear occurs, it’s important for caregivers to treat their care recipient’s skin promptly. What are skin tears? Wrinkled, aged skin is thin and…
