When Should You Help Your Loved One Manage Multiple Chronic Conditions?
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
With three out of four Americans over 65 years of age living with one or more chronic medical conditions, you may find yourself responsible for obtaining elderly care for a loved one. When is it time to help with the management of a loved one’s illness? How do you know when it’s time to step […]
Medication Management: Preventing Future Health Problems
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Medications must be taken as prescribed in order to be safe, but older adults often make errors that lead to emergency room visits 450,000 times per year. Not only do seniors take more prescription medications than any other group, but some aging adults are also struggling with memory problems which make their situations worse. Sometimes […]
Veterans Care: Help Applying for Aid and Attendance
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
If you’re a veteran in need of elderly care for yourself or your spouse, be sure you look into Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits as a possibility. Aid and Attendance, with maximum benefits up to $25,000 annually, can potentially assist in paying for long-term elderly care. Applying for veterans assistance can be complicated, so it’s […]
Simple Steps to Prevent Falls in the Home
Friday, March 29, 2019
Taking steps to prevent falls for people in senior care is a priority, especially since falling is a leading cause of injuries for people over the age of 65. Broken bones and other injuries are frightful realities, causing some aging adults to lean toward inactivity, which can then start a downward spiral to depression and isolation. […]
3 Steps to Take Before Filing a Long-Term-Care Insurance Claim
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Insurance companies pay out billions of dollars in benefits annually for long-term senior care insurance claims. Some consumer advocates and lawyers say that many aging adults needing senior care struggle for months, or even years, to have their claims paid. Insurance companies often find loopholes which allow them to deny claims. It’s essential to know […]
How to Tackle the Bathing Challenge
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Hygiene is vital to older adults in senior care and yet this priority often creates resistance and anxiety in seniors needing help. It may be a challenge, but people working professionally in senior care have found specific methods that work best. Here are 10 tips from the experts. Bathing Create a schedule for your loved […]
When is it time to take the keys away?
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
In most families, the time arrives when there are concerns and conversations about a loved one’s driving skills. Age should not be the only determining factor in this matter, but whether or not the senior is a potential danger while driving. If someone already has senior care that provides transportation, the situation is easily remedied. […]
Common Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Dementia is an umbrella term that includes a number of progressive diseases that cause the brain to fail, including Alzheimer’s. Symptoms vary with aging adults in dementia care but generally will include cognitive impairment, communication problems, and continued loss of memory. When someone has memory problems, it could be quickly considered dementia, but dementia care […]
How To Alleviate Caregiver Guilt
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Whether you’re caring for someone you love in your home or you’re a caregiver looking after someone you love in a nursing home or assisted living facility, caregivers usually have one thing in common: It’s the feeling of guilt. Some caregivers stress over being so busy in their own personal lives that they can’t attend […]
Top 5 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Thursday, December 27, 2018
When you’re searching for your misplaced car keys once again, do you worry about your brain health? How about when you’re introduced to someone and immediately forget his or her name? Don’t worry. Typically, these are just normal memory lapses of people with normal brain health. You may have a greater concern when a loved […]
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