Whether your loved one is aging, disabled, or ill, caregiving is a demanding job. You want to provide them with the best care, but you must also juggle your other responsibilities at work and home. Managing your busy family while giving your aging, disabled, or ill loved one the attention they need...Read More
For many people, caring for their elderly parents is a great challenge. Even if you have a wonderful connection with your parents, the nature of your rapport changes as you both get older, and it can be difficult to navigate the changing landscape of your relationship. Not only do you need to take o...Read More
At the end of a long battle with a serious illness, you or your loved one may be struggling to live life. This difficult and sad time is made more stressful by trying to decide the best option for care. One option in the last stages of life that can empower patients is hospice care. Hospice is a way...Read More
When you hire someone to provide your elderly loved one with in-home care, you want to do everything to ensure that they are the right match for your needs. Even if they have the right qualifications, not everyone will have the right qualities to make them an excellent in-home health aide for the e...Read More
One of the most important aspects of elder care is keeping the patient's mind active and engaged. The brain is a muscle, and just like the rest of our muscles, it needs to be exercised regularly to help it stay strong. This can be especially true for senior patients. That's because as we get older,...Read More
It can be difficult to know when an aging parent or loved one needs in-home care. They may be trying to hide their struggles and you may be too close to the situation to see how bad it's really been for them. If you've been worried about your loved one and are wondering if now is the time for in-hom...Read More
As we grow older, so do our parents, and while the actual amount of years between us and them remains the same, at a certain point in our thirties, the gap starts to shrink in relation to our parents viewing us as a peer and vice versa. The instance of this is a blessing and something that we should...Read More
Elderly residents across Indiana love the freedom of retaining their independence on their own property. Unfortunately, time and health will eventually lead to the need for in-home personal care for many citizens. If you have a loved one that needs continual care to retain a high quality of life, it...Read More
As we age, our bodies change. This blanket statement can cover a lot of topics, but when it comes to the health of senior citizens, it’s important to know that your nutritional needs can change in addition to your taste buds. The result for many elderly residents is malnutrition, a lack of the ing...Read More
Today, modern medicine has helped to increase the life expectancy to new lengths, allowing us more valuable time to spend with our aging family members. Unfortunately, the complexities of senior health and reduced mobility can impact everyone’s quality of life. Instead of struggling to provide the...Read More
As we age, our bodies become less and less able to perform to the same level that they once could. Aging loved ones may find it harder than ever before to perform daily tasks. In many instances, families will begin to search for attendant care to best help them care for their elderly relative in a c...Read More
Across the country, many elderly citizens and individuals with disabilities rely on attendant care to achieve an optimal quality of life. This valuable home healthcare service delivers the support needed to give individuals of all ability levels the chance to get things done without the need for maj...Read More
As we cruise into the holiday season, many families are coming together to spend time with one another and catch up on lost time. Children, parents, and grandparents often come together to celebrate their time as a family. If you have noticed that your aging loved one has been struggling to accompli...Read More
We’ve all had bad days that started with a poor night’s rest beforehand. While many adults shrug this uncomfortable experience off and catch up on their sleep later, the causes and risks for senior citizens can be enough to warrant serious concern for loved ones. If you or a family member are no...Read More
Exercise. This activity comes in many forms, and has been proven to be an ideal pursuit to deliver a wide range for people of all ages. If you’re a senior over the age of 65, however, regular exercise can spell the difference between a high quality of life and one that is rife with health concerns...Read More
We’ve already talked about the importance of exercise for senior citizens. But as you get older, it can be challenging to find exercise you enjoy that isn’t too hard on your body. Running delivers impacts to your joints with a force three to four times your body weight; group sports become much...Read More
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) currently affects nearly six million people across America, most of them above the age of 65. This poses a unique challenge for anyone watching for the onset of AD, since many of its earliest symptoms are just exaggerated versions of what naturally occurs as the body ages...Read More
When a person’s ability to live independently is challenged by injury, illness, or natural age-related changes, they are faced with a challenging question — what next? Some people may simply need help getting to and from the grocery store after retiring from driving. Others may require more comp...Read More
Forgetfulness is not always a symptom of a more serious problem — sometimes it is a perfectly normal, natural part of aging. (For more information on this subject, check out our blog on how to tell the difference between normal age-related memory changes and early symptoms of Alzheimer’s.)...Read More
As we grow older, all of our bodies’ systems grow and change with us — including our brains. Increased forgetfulness and other cognitive challenges are often seen as normal age-related changes, and these challenges are not necessarily cause for concern about Alzheimer’s or other diagnosable de...Read More
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 takes a fall. Home is the most likely and common place to fall, and unfortunately, less than half of seniors reported that they would let their physician know about it unless it resu...Read More
Getting older is a part of being human, and our senior years bring new changes and challenges. Sometimes, these challenges make it difficult to continue living independently at home, and many older adults will move to nursing homes or assisted living facilities to receive the care or assistance they...Read More
Did you know that multiple studies from around the world show that people get happier and more satisfied with their lives as they get older? A 20-year longitudinal study from Australia concluded that symptoms of negative mood and depression decrease significantly as women move from mid-life (ages 50...Read More
