Your senior loved one may start to notice that he or she gets sick more often and that illnesses last longer. At first, your loved one may feel baffled when he or she needs another round of antibiotics or a minor case of the sniffles turns into pneumonia. However, your…
Experts say that at least 1 of 5 people will experience some form of dementia in their lifetime. In the past, dementia was just part of growing old, and there was little understanding of the diseases that cause dementia in an otherwise perfectly healthy person. However, today they know more…
While elder abuse is an often-discussed issue among the elderly and their loved ones, financial abuse is just as important yet not so verbally prevalent. It’s important to keep the aging population safe—physically, emotionally and financially—and here are a few tips for how adult children can protect their aging parents…
Dementia is a medical condition characterized by a loss of memory and cognitive skills. However, seniors don’t necessarily have dementia just because they misplace their car keys or forget the names of old acquaintances. Dementia is a complex disorder that can share some similarities with other medical issues. The symptoms…
Many seniors live healthy, productive lives in their advanced years. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 21.7 percent of adults over the age of 65 are in poor health. These seniors may become fatigued on a regular basis. There are a variety of reasons elderly people experience…
Your to-do list as a caregiver can quickly become a mile long if you don’t take action. At first, your tasks might seem reasonable. Tossing in an extra load of laundry or bringing your senior loved one a meal occasionally might not seem like a big deal. Over time, those…
More than one in four seniors has diabetes, and many of them don’t even know their bodies have difficulty regulating blood sugar levels. Your aging loved one should be screened for diabetes during regular medical appointments, and you should help him or her schedule an appointment if he or she…
If your senior loved one enjoys watching birds up close, all he or she needs to do is feed them, and they’ll come. Creating a bird feeder doesn’t have to be a difficult task. In fact, there are many DIY bird feeder ideas your loved one can choose from. 1….
Having Alzheimer’s disease is already challenging enough, but the stigma surrounding this condition can make it even more difficult. Many seniors don’t get diagnosed promptly because they’re too scared to seek help when they notice symptoms, and the stigma can make it difficult for seniors to get the respect and…
The mental and emotional aspects of aging can take a toll on seniors and their family caregivers. However, caregivers need to remain calm and understanding at all times. Here are some tips to help family caregivers address their senior loved ones’ behavioral changes. Determine the Issue Although behavioral changes are…