According to the CDC, approximately 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke every year. Most of these are ischemic strokes, or “brain attacks”, in which blood flow to the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die. If not addressed early, permanent brain damage or death may occur. If you have a loved …
Caring for an elderly parent can be rewarding and exhausting at the same time and, when you add a chronic illness, the situation becomes even more complicated. Sharing caregiving responsibilities with siblings can help make things easier- but can also be frustrating and cause the relationship to become strained if you’re not careful. If you …
Signs of Functional Decline in Seniors Medical experts define functional decline as a reduced ability to conduct self-care activities of daily living due to a decrease in cognitive and/or physical functioning. This often starts slowly in your 40s and 50s and then picks up speed in your 60s. Unfortunately, since it is so gradual, it often goes …
Help Your Aging Parent Get Proper Nutrition Most people tend to eat less as they get older. This may be due to several reasons, including: Reduced appetite due to a more sedentary lifestyle Difficulty preparing food Side effect of medications they are taking However, even though your senior loved one is not burning as many …
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes the bones to become brittle or weak, increasing the likelihood of breaks, fractures, and falls. There is no known cure for the disease at present, but since it’s been around a while, there are a number of proven treatments to help manage the condition. Most people who are …
According to the United States CDC, approximately 12 million people over the age of 40 are visually impaired. This includes 3 million with corrected and 8 million with uncorrected impairment. Visual impairment can cause seniors to feel secluded and excluded from society. Therefore, it’s important to choose activities that encourage them to be part of the …
As reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, 16.9 percent of the U.S. population, or 56 million people, are over the age of 65 and that number is projected to increase to 22 percent of the population by 2050. With age come the natural challenges of various kinds of illnesses and elderly care becomes an increasingly …
No matter your age, it’s important to maintain a healthy diet to support your mental and physical activities. Our Caregivers at Gentle Shepherd Home Care know how important it is to provide heart-healthy snacks to their clients. In fact, one goal of in-home senior care is to provide snacks and meals that help the heart. …
Yes, growing older is a fact of life. According to U.S. Census data, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double from the current 54+ million to about 95 million in 2060, reaching nearly one-quarter of the total population. Older adults are important to families and to society. Yet, aging, …
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Most of us regard our parents as bastions of strength who are always there in time of need. However, as parents age, the situation reverses, and they may need our assistance to deal with issues such as finances, health treatments, elderly care, estate planning, and other concerns. Often it is up to you to approach …
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