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FREE ConsultationJust like the rest of your body, as you age, so does your skin. It wrinkles and loses its elasticity. Bruising becomes a larger issue as well. This is simply a fact of life, so you and your loved one’s will want to know the causes, prevention, and treatment of skin tears before they happen…
BY BETH SAGER Quite often people use the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s interchangeably. In reality, while these two conditions have similarities, they are not the same. Knowing the differences can ensure your loved one gets the best care possible. Dementia vs Alzheimer’s Not understanding the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can cause confusion for patients…
A person with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can sometimes become suspicious, paranoid or even jealous of you and other people. It can be baffling and upsetting to encounter personality changes like these in a loved one who up until then was perfectly trusting. Take, for example, the husband who drove his wife to the…
Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are tasks a senior should be able to do on their own. These activities are not primary activities like being able to eat or drink, but they’re important for a senior who wants to age at home independently. As your mom or dad age, it’s important to monitor their ability to…
If you and your senior’s doctor have noticed that she’s becoming dehydrated more often, there could be some reasons for that. Understanding those reasons can help you to find solutions that help your senior to stay hydrated. Her Body Isn’t Working the Way it Used to Work As your elderly family member ages, her…
Roughly 42 million Americans struggle with constipation, accounting for nearly 2 billion dollars in emergency room care annually. You probably already know that irregular bowel movements are usually no cause for concern. But what about if the problem becomes chronic or particularly intense? At what point do you contact your doctor about constipation? When to See…
Having a family member with dementia is challenging. The initial diagnosis is upsetting and difficult to deal with as the older adult and those around them contemplate what the future might hold. And, as the disease progresses, the care needs of the dementia sufferer increase. Finally, by the time the person has late stage dementia, they require…
While bedsores may seem like just a painful annoyance, they can actually be a lot more serious. This is especially true if they go unnoticed or untreated. That’s why it’s important to understand the causes and stages to keep your loved one safe and healthy. What Is a Bed Sore? A bedsore is an injury…
The conversation doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think. Contributed by Maura Rhodes, a health journalist based in Montclair, New Jersey, who has written about caregiving throughout all ages and stages of life. Realizing that your parent or another loved one in your care has reached the point of needing hospice is painful. It…
6 questions to help you figure out what’s causing that outbreak. Contributed by Maura Rhodes, a health journalist based in Montclair, New Jersey, who has written about caregiving throughout all ages and stages of life. Every year, about one in 100 people age 60 or older develops shingles, the dreaded skin condition notorious for causing pain…
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