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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…
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…
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