Gone are the days when recovering at a hospital was the norm. Today, hospital patients, regardless of their ages, are sent home to recover and, often times, adult children become caregivers overnight. Most feel ill-equipped and overwhelmed by the responsibility. All involved must make adjustments to accommodate the needs of their parents without jeopardizing their…
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Summer is around the corner, and with it, the potential for health problems related to heat exposure. Nearly 400 Americans die from heat-related issues every year with the majority of them being elderly. Numerous factors contribute to an elderly individual’s inability to cope with excessive heat, and the individual doesn’t have to be outdoors in…
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The concept of “balance” infers an equal distribution of the components one is balancing, such as work with relaxation, obligations with options. Unfortunately, the individual whose obligations include both career and caregiving rarely achieve a feeling of balance during the tenure of the caregiving role. Balancing caregiving with career and life can feel like an…
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At some point during our lives, we all experience the feeling of loneliness….the feeling of being disconnected and isolated, even when we’re surrounded by other people. Even the most social among us have had these feelings. Typically, these feelings are temporary in nature, perhaps caused by situations that are having a great impact on us…
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There exists a never-ending list of things you’re never too old to do, whether you are experiencing diminishing mental and physical capabilities or not. Let’s look at 9 of those suggestions today! You’re Never Too Old To…. You’re never too old to smell the roses. If taken literally, this might need to be removed from…
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Having someone come into your home and assist with personal care is a very intimate arrangement. Relying on someone else to prepare meals, run errands, or do anything you have always done for yourself sets up an unusual household dynamic that requires cooperation and understanding from both parties. It’s most basic requirement for success is…
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The aging process is assuredly marked with sign posts characterized by loss…the loss of energy and stamina; the loss of memory; the loss of physical strength, flexibility and agility; the loss of tight skin, toned muscles, and shiny hair. It seems the gain of wisdom yielded by many years of experience comes at quite a…
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What is the least restrictive environment for individuals – elderly or otherwise – who need assistance with personal care, errands, transportation, and other fundamental activities? What is the lowest cost setting for these individuals? Where do most people prefer to be when they reach their golden years? The answer to all three questions is HOME.…
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Disorders affecting the sense of smell are common and affect up to 18% of the general population, most of which has to do with seniors and the loss of smell. Regardless of the age of the person experiencing this loss, quality of life is hampered, however, for the aging population, its ramifications are multiplied. Presbyosmia…
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As people age, some regions of the brain begin to shrink. Studies show the hippocampus shrinks one to two percent annually in people without dementia — a loss that is associated with an increased risk for developing cognitive difficulties. This is drawing much interest to the importance of exercise for the aging brain, and how…
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