Table of Content1 1. Unclear Communication2 2. Failure to Follow Up3 3. Bad Medication Habits4 4. Environmental Factors5 5. Lack of Physical Activity6 6. Lack of Help at Home The first month following a hospital discharge is crucial because this is when many seniors restore the skills they lost and…
Table of Content1 Companionship Care2 Personal Care3 Post-Hospitalization Care4 Care in a Familiar Environment If you need to take a break from caregiving, in-home respite care may be right for you and your aging parents. Whether you need help for a single day, an entire weekend, or longer, an in-home…
Table of Content1 1. Everyone Involved Benefits2 2. Separation Can Be Healthy3 3. Many Types of Care Are Available4 4. Feedback Is Given and Encouraged5 5. It’s Cost-Efficient Caring for an older loved one presents plenty of wonderful opportunities to bond and share memorable moments together. However, being a caregiver…
Table of Content1 Pasta2 Processed Cheese3 Red Meats4 Microwave Popcorn5 Beer The foods seniors eat can affect the way their brains and bodies function, which is why they should develop healthy eating habits. Foods full of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can stave off age-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, and…
Table of Content1 Ways Dementia Affects Vision2 Common Visual Symptoms of Dementia3 Ways to Preserve Vision4 Tips to Help Your Loved One Manage Dementia-Related Vision Issues Seniors with dementia typically experience cognitive symptoms as the condition progresses. Memory loss, confusion, and personality changes are common for older adults with dementia,…
Table of Content1 1. Chest Infections2 2. Fall-Related Injuries3 3. Heart-Related Issues4 4. Medication Issues5 5. Ongoing or Returning Pain According to a study published in BMC Geriatrics, the reasons for hospital readmissions among seniors are often related to the original diagnoses that originally caused them to be admitted to…
Table of Content1 1. Spousal Impacts2 2. Effects on Adult Children3 3. Impacts on Younger Children4 4. Interrupted Sleep5 5. Emotional Issues Seniors living with Parkinson’s experience a variety of symptoms that progress as time passes. The symptoms aging adults experience secondary to neurological malfunctions change their lives forever. However,…
Table of Content1 Reasons for Early Discharge2 Preventing Premature Discharge3 Physician Responsibility4 Infection as a Common Cause of Readmission If your senior loved one has a chronic or debilitating illness, chances are he or she will be discharged from and readmitted to the hospital multiple times. Reasons for discharge and…
Table of Content1 Exercise Regularly2 Cut Back on Sugar Consumption3 Avoid Salt4 Stop Smoking5 Reduce the Amount of Artificially Sweetened Drinks Those who are genetically predisposed to dementia may still be able to lower their risk of developing the condition. A new study published in the Journal of the American…
Table of Content1 1. Increased Social Engagement2 2. Minimized Problems Between Caregivers and Loved Ones3 3. Greater Chance for Relaxation4 4. Maintained Sense of Identity5 5. Increased Physical Safety Caring for an aging loved one is an incredibly challenging task, but family caregivers need to realize that help is available….