Vertigo is a common complaint from the elderly. The sensation of spinning is often described as dizziness. Older adults who experience vertigo are in danger of falling or injuring themselves. Some can even die from their injuries. The causes of vertigo are as follows. While vertigo can be defined as a sensation of motion, the dizziness experienced is not the…
An elderly loved one can be negative at times or even chronically. While abrasiveness is upsetting to caregivers, it’s important to pinpoint the underlying cause. If the senior has always been this way, change will be impossible. But sudden negativity can be effectively addressed. Some seniors have lived life looking at the glass half empty. These individuals tend to complain…
Our Caregiver of the month for the month of March is Bri! The caregiver of the month award is intended to recognize our caregivers who most exemplify, by their behaviors, exceptional support to either: 1. Co-Caregiver 2. Client 3. Company The caregivers chosen for this award recognize the importance of the 3-C’s (three legs to the stool: Caregivers, Clients, and Company). We…
