Dementia is much more than forgetting a name here and there. It is a gradual mental decline that affects much of a senior’s everyday life. Below are some reasons that in home senior care can be helpful when you’re caring for seniors with dementia. Seniors with dementia often require 24-hour attention Two particular symptoms associated [...]
It’s difficult when the roles reverse. Your parents took care of you your entire life, but now it’s your turn to take care of them. The difference is that you’re their child and they struggle with the role reversal, too. Seniors want to remain independent, so they sometimes refuse your assistance. Ever heard any of [...]
If you don’t want to watch formerly active seniors waste an entire day in front of courtroom TV, you may need to give them some other ideas and facilitate other activities. As seniors begin to decline they sometimes become hesitant to go out to eat or to organizations to which they used to belong. They [...]
How does in home healthcare affect the family dynamic? Will it affect your ability to stay in touch? What does home healthcare mean for you and your loved one? These are the types of questions many people have when they realize that their parents may soon need in home healthcare. People want to know how they [...]
Are you currently working with your siblings to determine the best care options for your elderly parent? Family members are usually tasked with having to take on caregiver responsibilities for a parent, but deciding who in the family will be the primary caregiver can be stressful. While sometimes responsibilities can be divvied up evenly among siblings, other [...]
When your favorite song is played, and you feel the beat pulsing through your body, it can be impossible to stay in your seat. You want to get up and swing your hips to the rhythm, with or without a partner, at any age. You get your heart rate up with each and every step, and you're [...]
Patients in need of care may find it difficult to receive the attention they require, especially when they are afraid of losing their independence. They don’t want a stranger in their home and they tend to dread the costs involved with having a caregiver. Adult children may find difficulty in getting their parents to accept [...]
For those with older relatives or parents due for in-home care, it can be difficult when they need the care but refuse help. Whether it’s a parent who shouldn’t be driving anymore or someone that doesn’t think assisted living facilities are for them, it makes it extremely difficult for the caring adult to arrange help. [...]
In families with children of both genders, the burden of care shifts onto the daughter’s shoulders as parents grow into their old age. According to research gathered from a University of Michigan analysis on health and retirement, elderly parents are twice as more likely to depend on their female children. Photo by Rosie O'Beirne Females take over [...]
A general feeling of contentment and a sense of social inclusion are well-known for their overwhelming positive impact on physical health. Recent studies are now suggesting that discovering a sense of purpose or direction in one's life could also have health benefits and even extend your life span. Photo by Diabetes Care According [...]
