Key Summary: Hospice care focuses on comfort for seniors with terminal illnesses, managing pain and providing emotional and spiritual support. While traditional in-home hospice care includes routine visits and 24/7 phone support, it typically does not offer round-the-clock bedside care. Families can supplement hospice services with 24-hour home care from agencies like Assisting Hands Home Care. Professional caregivers provide…
Summary: Seniors with cardiovascular risk factors should get a carotid ultrasound annually. Those with moderate stenosis may need it every 6 months, and post-surgery patients typically require follow-ups at 1 month, 6 months, and then annually. Seniors with a family history of cardiovascular disease, or other risk factors, are advised to get a carotid ultrasound. The procedure is a…
Some seniors may suffer from dysphagia, the medical term for difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia is managed by serving the older adult thickened liquids, which prevent choking and stop the fluids from entering the airway. Here’s how to thicken liquids for aging care recipients. What is dysphagia? Swallowing requires that the muscles and nerves work together to push food down into the…
Seizures in the elderly are known as geriatric epilepsy. It’s a common condition of the nervous system in older people. Late-onset epilepsy decreases the quality of life of affected seniors. Uncovering the causes of first-time seizures in aging adults can help protect their well-being. What is a seizure? A seizure occurs when the brain produces an uncontrollable burst of electrical…
Sudden confusion is a serious condition that demands immediate medical care. Also known as delirium, sudden confusion causes changes in an older adult’s behavior and alertness. A number of causes can be responsible for triggering this condition in the elderly. How is sudden confusion defined? A senior can become disoriented and unaware of the time of day, their location or…
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…
As caretakers, it’s important to understand the long-term impact that a fractured hip can have on seniors. Depending on the severity of their injury, there is always potential for them to make significant recoveries—sometimes regaining mobility and even walking again. But before they are able to start rehabilitation, it’s essential to ensure they receive proper medical attention and treatment following…
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…
