Is your mother okay? Here are 4 tips to make sure you understand her physical and mental condition when you are together: Watch Your Mother. How is she walking? Is she moving slower than the last time you saw her? How does she look? Is she clean and groomed? We don’t mean that she has to be dressed like June…
Seniors recovering from surgery require extra emotional and physical support. Given their susceptible state, aging individuals who are released from a hospital stay should be monitored closely—especially when they are left unaccompanied at home. Fortunately, even when alone, recuperating seniors can receive the attention they require to heal. From modifying the home environment to installing smart technology to hiring professional…
In general, senior citizens are less distracted while behind the wheel than younger adults. In fact, more senior citizens wear their seat belts (as drivers and passengers), drive slower and in better weather condition, and do not drive after drinking. With all of those good driving habits, one would think that accidents among with senior citizens would be rare, but…
Perhaps you volunteer at a nursing facility, where seniors in varying conditions appreciate a smile and a few minutes of pleasant conversations. Or, you may have an elderly neighbor you haven’t gotten around to knowing just yet. You might even serve meals to the elderly in their homes when they are unable to venture out to grocery shop or cook….
An estimated 76 million births took place during the baby boom period that started in 1946 and ended in 1964. Today, approximately 76.4 million baby boomers live in the United States. These seniors make up almost one-quarter of the country’s population of 314 million. Given today’s society of bountiful conveniences, it is no surprise that many baby boomers elect the…
The effects of old age can bring down the quality of life for senior citizens. However, helping your senior loved ones exercise, eat healthy, and stay involved with their families and communities can give them a much better quality of life. Their daily lives can also be improved with the help of a professional home caregiver. Read this blog post…
Angela Flintz, Assisting Hands® franchise owner and RN, will be at Cherie Aschenbrenner’s radio show at WRMN (1410 AM) on Tuesday July 16 at 8.15am. Angela will talk about scams that are targeting senior residents and important aspects that families should take into consideration when interviewing home care agencies to avoid scams.
Accumulating stockpiles of useless junk is a hoarder’s habit—and a family’s nightmare. When an elderly loved one is on the road to hoarding, handling the disaster takes sensitivity and skill. Concerned family members should make efforts to compassionately resolve the hoarding dilemma. Enlisting the help of home health care services can help you deal with this issue. Why do some…
Seniors stepping into their golden years are likely to experience mild memory loss, which is a normal aspect of the aging process. Forgetfulness that is due to aging can be improved when family caregivers intervene and help their parents make lifestyle changes. What is mild memory loss? Absentmindedness in the elderly is normal. Over time, the brain rejects memories that…
Aging is a normal part of life. Yet, growing old can carry lingering fears for many seniors. A gradual decline in health, loss of independence and facing the inability to manage one’s activities of daily living are all reasonable qualms experienced by people as they advance into their golden years. Seniors beset with worries like these are likely to refuse…
