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…
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…
When it comes to holidays, it is important for us to get together with our loved ones and enjoy our time together. However, due to health issues, or due to being frail because of age, older adults may not be able to travel and see their loved ones that live further away. This means that there are many older adults…
When summer comes around, seniors like to enjoy activities outdoors. However, the heat is more dangerous for the elderly, as they have a higher chance of becoming too hot very quickly due to their body not regulating heat as well as it used to. Therefore, it is important for seniors and their caregivers to take precautions to prevent heat stroke,…
Many healthy aging adults aged 50 to 80 enjoy cooking, and most are confident with preparing meals using basic ingredients. Cooking in the kitchen also offers seniors a wealth of benefits, from emotional to physical. Assistive technology ensures that the elderly remain safe when working in the kitchen. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted at the University…
In the past, elderly individuals have commonly left their own homes to move elsewhere, such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility, but this trend has become less popular. Instead, seniors are increasingly preferring to remain in the homes that they have earned, choosing to age in place. However, there is a reason that seniors move to assisted…
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…
