Summer is a time of year that many people look forward to. The season provides sunshine and warm weather, making it easier to enjoy life and partake in fun activities. The weather also makes it so that there is more for people to do unlike during the colder weather that the winter presents. This can especially be the case for…
Caring for an aging parent from afar may seem like a daunting task. Technology, a flexible family plan, and local resources, however, help adult children surmount the challenge. Long-distance caregiving for aging parents is possible by following five useful tips. What is long-distance care? Family members who provide care to their senior parents yet live an hour or more away…
The coronavirus health crisis has spurred ongoing social distancing in the country. Social distancing measures are critical to preventing the spread of the virus. As a consequence, many older adults are left lonely and isolated. Here are ways to promote togetherness during the Covid-19 pandemic. Firstly, it is important to recognize that seniors are more susceptible to severe illness upon…
Seniors are encouraged to explore care options for the future. Some elderly individuals may never need personal assistance that comes in the form of long-term care. Others, perhaps due to an unexpected illness, will. The following are signs that long-term care should be a part of a senior’s care plan. Planning for long-term care is the aging person’s responsibility. Although…
As people enter their golden years, there is a good chance that everyday living will become more difficult than it used to be. It is natural for seniors to not have the mobility or vision they once had, and it is also normal for elderly individuals to not have the good health they did before. Because of this, taking care…
How Can Falls Be Reduced for Seniors? As adults enter their golden years, they are more prone to suffering from falls due to changes in physical ability and health conditions. Sometimes certain medications contribute to seniors’ fall risks as well. Falls can result in minimal harm like bruises or more severe damage like broken bones. In fact, for adults 65…
The AARP recently reported that members of “The Greatest Generation,” with their large families that made up the “baby boom,” have an average of 7.2 family members who might provide care for them, should they need it. The boomers, however, with smaller families, a higher divorce rate, and with many being “childless by choice,” will have far fewer options. This…
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, most Americans will become caregivers at some point in their lives. In fact, family members provide 80 percent of the long-term care in this country—yet many feel unprepared for their role, and provide care with little or no support. Most family caregivers have other responsibilities—jobs, caring for children, and often as not, caring for…
