Top Strategies for Stroke Prevention in Older Adults
Suffering a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the top reason behind disability in American seniors. As with other serious medical conditions, prevention is crucial. What Steps Can Be Taken for […]
What to Ask the Doctor Prior to Joint Replacement Surgery
You have just learned that Dad will need knee replacement surgery. You’ve heard bits and pieces of what joint replacement surgery could involve from friends, but are you actually ready to help him prepare for the surgery and recuperate safely and fully afterwards? Millions of people have joint replacement surgery each year. The good news […]
Top Suggestions for Visiting a Family Member With Alzheimer’s
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people who have Alzheimer’s disease, many different factors lead to an increase in isolation, including: The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of family and friends who are unsure what to say (or […]
Activities Help Promote Self-Confidence in a Loved One With Dementia
What is it that gets you up out of bed in the morning? Most of us have an extensive list of to-dos that drives us to get started on the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a feeling of purpose is in fact imperative to our […]
Top Incontinence Care Tips for Family Caregivers
It’s not something most people would feel comfortable sharing with others. In fact, the awkwardness of even bringing up incontinence can be enough to keep the problem concealed. Not just that, but there is a common misunderstanding that it is simply a normal part of the aging process and needs to be silently accepted and […]
The Silent Struggle: Unraveling the Connection Between Heart Disease and Depression
Experiencing a heart attack changes life in an instant. What seemed important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, as the top priority becomes helping the damaged heart to heal. Life is then filled with adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and […]
Mitigating the Risk of Falls in Older Loved Ones with a Medication Review
What springs to mind when you think about reducing the risk of falls for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Getting rid of clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors clean and dry? These are all crucial elements of preventing falls in the home, but there’s another common cause to keep in mind: medication […]
Managing Allergies in Seniors
It’s finally summer! Now that the long, cold winter and wet springtime are over, we can at last get outside. For older loved ones, getting out into the beauty of nature, fresh air, and sunshine is particularly important for both mental and physical health. Regrettably, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergic reactions. And this […]
Advocacy Tips to Ensure Quality Care During a Loved One’s Hospital Stay
Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned procedure or an unexpected medical crisis, you may be left feeling vulnerable and helpless. You’re fully trusting the trained medical professionals to meet all of your loved one’s needs during their hospital stay and to know just what to do to help keep them feeling comfortable. […]
Understanding Lack of Appetite in Older Adults: Common Causes and Solutions
You’ve just made a big batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. Your house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to dig in. However, while you are savoring not merely the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her bowl. And it is not the first time. Recently […]