Taking numerous medications unfortunately becomes a reality for most senior citizens, as three out of four people over the age of 65 are treated for multiple medical conditions. Medication mistakes can be very dangerous and even deadly, so it is of utmost importance that loved ones and caregivers of seniors do everything possible to manage and Read More
Learning First Aid is Important for Family Caregivers
As a caregiver, one of your most important roles is to keep everyone safe. You never know when a medical emergency is going to come up and you want to always feel prepared — no matter how minor (or serious) the incident. One way to be a prepared and safe is learn first aid. It Read More
How Do You Pay for Alzheimer’s Care?
by Pam Ness How to pay for Alzheimer’s care is a big concern for many Americans. A recently released comprehensive study from the Alzheimer’s Association reveals the grim financial reality of the cost of caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Family caregivers spend more than $5,000 per year caring for someone with Read More
The Incredible Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Whether you’re aged twenty or eighty years old, able-bodied or immobile, exercising is incredibly important for the mind and body. Let’s talk about how regular, daily exercise affects the body, and list some good movements people can try at their appropriate ability level. Physically Moving your body daily is like keeping the oil running through Read More
Caring for Seniors with Mobility Issues
A person’s ability to move around by themselves, called mobility, can drastically change as they age. Some changes come slowly over a long period of time, like weakening of muscles due to declining nutrition, illness, natural aging, decreasing coordination and flexibility associated with dementia, or illness such as diabetes or others that affect the circulatory Read More
Tasty Foods for Positive Moods
Being a caregiver can be stressful and draining work. As well, we sometimes forget that the person being cared for, especially seniors, can also experience stress and discomfort. Whether or not we’re aware of it, we often carry stress in our bodies. If we’re not careful, that stress can quickly lead to physical side effects, Read More
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