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Broken Ribs in the Elderly: How to Help a Senior Recover

Feb192024ahillinoiscaregiving tip, elderly healthcare, senior health

Summary: Rib fractures in older individuals are more common due to age-related decline in bone density. Elderly patients with rib fractures have higher rates of morbidity and mortality compared to younger individuals. Rib fractures pose significant risks to respiratory function and can lead to complications such as shallow breathing and diminished lung capacity. Falls, osteoporosis, and traumatic incidents are common...

How to Help Your Senior Parents Who Refuse Help

Feb052024ahillinoishome care, respite care, senior care, senior help

When an elderly parent’s health declines, adult children naturally want to step in and help. But it’s unsurprising when the senior refuses to take the advice of their adult child. A parent who needs but refuses help can be supported in a range of ways, including the nine that follow. What are common age-related issues? Aging comes with significant challenges,…

How Long Can a Senior Live with Parkinson’s Disease

Jan082024ahillinoisin home parkinson care, parkinson home care, parkinsons care

A timeline of survival with Parkinson’s disease is highly correlated with age. When certain risk factors are present, the lifespan of a Parkinson's patient can range anywhere from 2 to 37 years from diagnosis. Identifying risk factors that lead to early death can help increase a senior’s life expectancy. What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that...

Foods that Seniors Should Avoid

Nov142023ahillinoishome care, senior appetite, senior care, senior health

As people age, their eating habits may change over time. Some may be on a restricted diet due to a condition such as diabetes or hypertension, or they may have difficulty preparing fresh meals. Even if eating habits change, the one thing that never changes is the importance of eating healthy food. Eating healthy food helps people stay younger longer…

How to Help Seniors Who Need Assistance Toileting

Oct132023ahillinoisBedridden Senior Care, Elderly Hygiene Tips, Senior Toileting Assistance

Needing help with the bathroom can be difficult for an older adult to talk about. Changes in balance, arthritis, weakness, limited mobility, dementia, urinary urgency, or incontinence can turn a private everyday activity into something that requires assistance. To help a senior with toileting safely, focus on three things: getting to and from the toilet without falling, providing only as...

Does Receiving Hospice Care Mean You’re Dying?

Sep282023ahillinoiselder care, hospice care, senior health, senior help

Hospice care is a compassionate approach to easing the pain and discomfort an aging loved one might feel when living with a terminal illness. Entering hospice care does not mean the senior will die; in fact, the individual may feel so comforted that they are well enough to leave hospice. In the United States, hospice is often associated with imminent…

8 Ways to Boost Your Senior’s Appetite

Aug152023ahillinoiselder care, home health care, meal preparation, senior appetite, senior help

Watching your loved one’s age can be overwhelming, especially when you start noticing their changes in diet and eating habits declining with time. A gradual decrease in appetite is considered to be normal, however if your elderly parent refuses to eat and you notice sudden weight loss and low energy levels, this can be a cause for concern. Studies have…

Weak Knees in Seniors: Causes, Home Care Tips, and Exercises

Jul262023ahillinoiselder care, senior care, senior health

Knee pain is a common complaint among adults, especially for seniors. The reason could be muscle mass decreasing at the age of 40 and it gets thinner after turning 60 or 70. In some cases, weak knees may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition such as gout, osteoarthritis, injury, excess body weight, infections etc. Understanding the underlying causes…

How to Help Seniors with Dementia Bathe and Shower

Jun262023ahillinoisdementia care, elder care, senior care, senior health

Everyday tasks become increasingly challenging as dementia advances. Seniors living with dementia may refuse to bathe due to reasons related to their condition. It is up to the caregiver to help dementia patients bathe and shower so that they remain healthy, hygienic, and comfortable. Bathing regularly is important for maintaining overall health. Failure to take showers or baths can lead…

How to Celebrate Birthdays for Elderly Loved Ones

May152023ahillinoiselder care, elderly celebration, elderly companionship, senior care

It’s important to make your elderly loved ones feel special and help them celebrate those all-important birthdays. Birthdays are extra special for aging adults as they’re often marked with nostalgia and reflection. Making the day one that brings joy is essential so that an individual can mark the milestone occasion in style. But coming up with ways to actively involve…

Author: ahillinois

Broken Ribs in the Elderly: How to Help a Senior Recover

How to Help Your Senior Parents Who Refuse Help

How Long Can a Senior Live with Parkinson’s Disease

Foods that Seniors Should Avoid

How to Help Seniors Who Need Assistance Toileting

Does Receiving Hospice Care Mean You’re Dying?

8 Ways to Boost Your Senior’s Appetite

Weak Knees in Seniors: Causes, Home Care Tips, and Exercises

How to Help Seniors with Dementia Bathe and Shower

How to Celebrate Birthdays for Elderly Loved Ones

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