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 …
These days, more and more seniors are opting to age in place in their own homes. This is possible due to the variety of tools and tech that are available to keep seniors independent. Some of these tools/tech are: Smartphones/tablets Wearable devices GPS-enabled devices Video monitoring systems/services Emergency response devices Video monitoring systems/services Voice-activated devices …
If you know someone with dementia, you should also know about the possibility of them wandering away from home. Wandering puts a disoriented elderly person at great risk when away from the safe haven of their familiar surroundings. Here are some ways you can prevent an elderly loved one from wandering off and getting lost. …
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur more frequently with seniors than any other demographic, with people over 75 more likely to experience a TBI resulting in hospitalization or death. The highest mortality rates belong to seniors, partly because they are the most vulnerable to falls with serious head injury. Followup care for seniors with a TBI …
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It’s universal, we all want the senior members of our families to be healthy and happy during the holiday season, and year-round! However, attending to senior loved ones around the holidays can be challenging and the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t made it easier. In fact, it may be nearly impossible for many seniors to go outside …
It has long been known that interaction for seniors is a great way to stay mentally alert and to lengthen their life. New research shows even more benefits when seniors stay socially active throughout their golden years. Caregivers at Gentle Shepherd Home Care in Colorado Springs have seen these benefits first-hand. The in-home care provided …
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Criminal-minded individuals are always looking for easy targets, and that’s why they like to pick on seniors, who may be easier to confuse or to persuade in whatever scam the perpetrator is working. Over the years, many of these scams have become fairly sophisticated, and it’s difficult for seniors to separate truth from fiction when …
Although there may be an end in sight to COVID-19 restrictions, many seniors are still self-isolating to keep themselves and their family safe. Family caregivers still have to find ways to keep seniors busy during the pandemic. Here are some suggestions for senior activities to keep your loved one busy and safe. Prevent Loneliness To …
A significant element of elderly care these days involves helping seniors fight against the effects of depression and isolation. Seniors and isolation go hand-in-hand just by the nature of the fact that they are often less involved socially than younger people. This is especially true during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people have …
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