5 Tips for Helping Your Senior to Live with Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a heart condition that causes a fluctuating heartbeat. The blood doesn’t move well through the body because of the abnormal heart rhythm, which can cause a variety of complications like heart failure, stroke, and even blood clots. It’s a serious health condition that brings with it side effects like shortness […]
How Does In-Home Care Ease Worry and Anxiety?
Carnegie Mellon University ran a study on the things adults worry about when it comes to their elderly parents. Just over half reported they worried the most about their parents falling. Seven out of ten adult children admitted that anxiety and worry impacts them at least once a week. You get that. Your mom lives […]
Managing and Preventing Shingles
As your elderly family member gets older, you may hear more about something called shingles. But what is shingles and what does your senior need to know about it? The most important thing to know is that shingles is more of a concern for older adults who may have a weakened immune system. People of […]
Bond With Your Senior Dad Using Video Games
Not every adult child caring for an aging parent is middle-aged. With the rate of early-onset Alzheimer’s or adults having children at an older age, it’s not uncommon to be in your 30’s and find yourself becoming a family caregiver and looking into companion care at home. When you’re younger and your dad needs your […]
How Cats Can Help Seniors with Depression?
Seniors are experiencing record levels of depression and loneliness. Being depressed and socially isolated can be very bad for a senior’s physical and mental health. August 8th is International Cat Day, and it’s a great time to learn more about the many benefits that seniors can get from having a cat companion. One of the […]
How Home Care Assistance Can Help Your Senior
As you look at the different types of care options available for your senior, you might wonder if they’ll truly give her what she needs. It can be helpful to look at what exactly home care assistance does for your senior and compare that with what she needs at this stage of her life. Remember […]
Signs Your Senior Parent Needs An Eye Exam
August is National Eye Exam Month! Has it been over a year since your senior parent had an eye exam? If so now is a fantastic time to get an eye appointment scheduled for them or take them to get an eye exam. If your senior loved one has been having trouble with their eyes […]
What Can You Do to Help a Senior Recovering from a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow in the brain suddenly stops, either briefly or even for minutes at a time. Damage to the brain from a stroke can range from mild to incredibly severe, resulting in difficulty controlling body movement, speech difficulties, and other problems. Here’s what you need to know as your senior recovers […]
5 New Activities to Try During National Anti-Boredom Month
Each July, National Anti-Boredom Month kicks off as a way to help ease the boredom people experience when the weather gets too hot to spend too much time outside. Family gatherings on the Fourth of July kick off the month, but families do their own summer activities after that. For older adults, the hot weather […]
4 Things Seniors Should Have At Home for Safety
Many seniors can thrive aging in place in their family home. However, it’s important for seniors and their families to recognize that aging in place requires some changes at home and some adaptations for safety. Aging comes with challenges, and even though not all seniors will have the same challenges, there are some things that […]