Glassy eyes can affect people at any age, but are especially common among older adults. In seniors, this condition can be linked to dehydration, medications, infections, or eye diseases. For caregivers, recognizing the symptoms and risks of glassy eyes is important for ensuring seniors receive the right treatment and support to protect their vision and overall health. In this blog,…
As elderly parents age, they require an increasing level of assistance. Chronic health problems, frailty, and cognitive issues can make living alone a risk. When adult children choose to live with an aging parent, it’s important that they know how to successfully cope with the challenges. Nearly one-quarter of adults aged 45 to 64 serve as caregivers, per the Centers…
As our population ages (by 2030, one in six people will be 60 or older), the demand for home support systems is increasing. While many seniors rely on caregivers or family members for assistance, there is also a growing interest in smart home technology. Many people are already benefiting from the use of smart home technology. For example, most of…
Aging can bring along with it a slow and steady decline. Mobility may feel increasingly challenging to seniors as time goes on. Maintaining mobility is important for social, physical, emotional, and economic health. Following are six tips to help older adults maintain this vital ability. Why is mobility important? 1. Boosts Physical Health The ability to stay active is key…
Seniors are susceptible to the common cold and the flu during the winter season. The weakened immune systems of older adults cause their symptoms to be more severe. Caregivers are urged to protect their elderly loved ones by following these five cold and flu prevention tips. What causes the flu? The flu, which is caused by the influenza virus, is…
As we age, our bodies undergo inevitable changes, and one often-overlooked challenge that seniors in the United States face is the prevalence of dry eyes. Have you or a beloved senior in your life experienced the growing difficulty of seeing clearly and comfortably? Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a commonly encountered condition that arises due to insufficient tear quantity or…
There is no question about how important it is to keep your teeth healthy. It is especially important for those that are 60 years old and older. Even for seniors, dental hygiene is crucial for your teeth and your overall health and will help your teeth last much longer. Many people choose to ignore oral hygiene because they are afraid…
Seniors are vulnerable to scams. Their sizeable assets, including a home, lifetime savings, and good credit, make the elderly population a prime target for fraudsters. If an aging parent becomes a victim to a scam, family caregivers should take immediate action to protect them and their money. Why are seniors targeted in scams? Many older people have difficulty using the…
As elderly parents age, signs may indicate that they are no longer able to live alone safely. Families, at this point, must usher in extra support. Seniors have a myriad of home care options that can ensure they are supervised, assisted, and remain independent in the comfort of home. Growing older is accompanied by several changes, including those that affect…
When you are busy juggling work and family life, as so many of us are, it can be hard to find the time to care for loved ones who need assistance in day-to-day tasks such as physical therapy, meal preparation, bathing, and light housekeeping. Fortunately, senior care is more easily accessible today than ever before. One of the ways this…
