How to Choose the Best Senior Care Option for Your Loved One
There are many care options available to the elderly. See the different types of senior care explained and find the ideal solution for your aging loved one.
Common Bacterial Infections in Seniors and How to Prevent Them
Older adults are especially vulnerable to contracting infectious diseases, due in part to their naturally weakened immune system. Bacterial infections increase their risk of hospitalization, discomfort and ongoing poor health. You can help prevent these common infections in the elderly with the following tips. What is the role of the immune system? The immune system produces antibodies that protect the…
Assisting Hands Batavia at the 2024 Elderwerks Aging Better Expo
Assisting Hands Home Care Batavia was thrilled to participate in the 2024 Elderwerks Better Aging Senior Expo, hosted at the Stonegate Conference Center in Hoffman Estates, IL! This incredible event brought together over 500 area seniors and a diverse group of vendors, all dedicated to providing essential resources for better aging. What’s the Elderwerks Better Aging Senior Expo all about?…
How to Treat Thick Toenails in the Elderly
Toenail fungus can lead to thickening of the nails, altering their appearance, and causing pain and discomfort. Immediate treatment is crucial. If you notice changes in the toenails of an elderly loved one, it could indicate an underlying issue, such as psoriasis or a fungal infection known as onychomycosis, which progressively thickens toenails. Changes might also stem from congenital disorders…
How to Tell When an Elderly Loved One Can’t Live Alone
The majority of seniors prefer to age in place. The comfort and familiarity of home and its proximity to close friends and neighbors give most elderly individuals the desire to remain there. But certain warning signs indicate that an elderly loved one can no longer live alone. Families are encouraged to look at the aging person’s abilities to function independently…
Can a UTI Cause High Blood Pressure in the Elderly?
Summary: As seniors age, the risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) increases. UTIs can cause pain and are associated with high blood pressure. Seniors should work with their physician to monitor blood pressure levels while receiving treatment. UTIs are caused by E. coli bacteria and are common in older women. Incontinence, catheter use, and certain medical conditions can increase…
When is it Wrong to Use a Feeding Tube for Seniors?
Older adults who experience difficulty chewing and swallowing, no longer have the ability to eat well, or are unintentionally losing weight may appear to be candidates for a medical intervention known as a feeding tube. Before using a feeding tube, consider the risks and ethical implications. What is the purpose of a feeding tube? A feeding tube delivers nutrients to…
How to Keep Your Elderly Loved Ones from Falling Out of Bed
Falls can be extremely dangerous for seniors which makes it important to take steps to prevent them. They can happen anywhere, including when walking to the kitchen, living room, or bedroom, or even when using the bathroom. You should implement measures to help prevent falls when walking through the home and consider what you can do to keep your loved…
How to Increase Sodium Levels for Your Senior Loved One
Sodium is a vital electrolyte for the aging body, yet low sodium levels often affect seniors. In order to regulate healthy water content in the cells and tissue, sodium levels must be optimum. Following are ways that seniors and their caregivers can increase the former’s sodium levels. How important is sodium? Blood salt levels should remain at optimal levels to...
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How Excessive Talking May Be a Sign of Dementia
Talking incessantly can result from any number of causes, from mental health conditions to cognitive impairment. Seniors often repeat stories or jokes and caregivers usually humor them. But when older adults talk excessively, it may be due to Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Outgoing individuals may continue their chattiness well into older age. They may love to tell...
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