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If you are new to the role of family caregiving, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed about all the things your elderly relative needs to get through their day. As you are working out your schedule and figuring out what your loved one needs, consider hiring home health care services to help both of…
Injuries are extremely common in the elderly, particularly from falls. As our bodies age, bones and muscles become less supportive while also becoming more fragile. The CDC ranks falls as the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. Falls from bed make up a significant percentage of elderly falls and can…
Companionship can be good for the heart (and brain) in more ways than one. In the full bloom of youth, a person’s world seems to expand with each passing year. Later in life, the opposite happens. As driving becomes challenging and physical or mental health issues make socializing more difficult, people often find themselves increasingly…
Hip surgery is one of the most common forms of surgery performed on older adults. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 300,000 of these surgeries are performed on people over the age of 45 in the United States each year, with the majority occurring among elderly adults. This type…
Contributed by Kathleen Doheny, a Los Angeles-based journalist who specializes in health, behavior and fitness reporting. The greatest risk factor isn’t genes. It’s age. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, getting good care for them is your first concern. But at some point down the line, it’s only natural to wonder: Does this mean…
Between 2000 and 2015, the number of deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 123 percent. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in just 65 seconds, another person develops Alzheimer’s. When your mom or dad has Alzheimer’s, it’s virtually impossible to predict what you’re about to face. Every patient is different. Some progress faster than others. One…
BY DEREK JONES Even if your physical condition no longer permits you to get around as easily as you once did, there’s no reason your mind can’t stay as strong and sharp as ever. All it takes is regular practice. So instead of sitting down in front of the television, consider putting your mind to work…
Companionship can be good for the heart (and brain) in more ways than one. In the full bloom of youth, a person’s world seems to expand with each passing year. Later in life, the opposite happens. As driving becomes challenging and physical or mental health issues make socializing more difficult, people often find themselves increasingly…
The day is going along just fine for you and your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. You’ve talked, laughed and enjoyed a TV show together. Then comes dinnertime — and a sudden burst of confusion and agitation. Your loved one isn’t the only one who is upset. You’re unnerved and perhaps a bit frightened, trying…
Author Maura Rhodes is a health journalist based in Montclair, New Jersey, who has written about caregiving throughout all ages and stages of life. One visit can reveal a lot if you know what to look for. A visit to an aging parent can be a lovely opportunity to celebrate a holiday or birthday, show…
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