Caring for an elderly loved one is a selfless and important job, but it can sometimes be difficult to manage. You may be doing the best you can to juggle the other responsibilities in your life with your loved one’s needs and experiencing many challenges as a result. One of the challenges you might face at some point is criticism…
Older adults are especially susceptible to serious respiratory issues, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer. With conditions of this nature, the first step is to ensure your aging loved one is receiving proper treatment from a doctor or an appropriate specialist. As for what you can do while providing care, some suggestions…
It’s important for seniors to retain a sense of independence. When older adults have the freedom to pursue their favorite activities and do things for themselves, it boosts their self-esteem, mental health, and overall wellness. Here are a few ways caregivers can help their senior loved ones stay independent for as long as possible. Encourage Doing Day-to-Day Tasks without Assistance…
Many family caregivers leave their jobs to care for their elderly loved ones, and quitting a full-time job or working part-time can have some financial downsides. Without a regular source of income, the stress of caregiving can become more intense. Thankfully, there are a few ways family caregivers can make up for the loss of income. Medicaid Programs Caregivers in…
Seniors are the targets of scammers who use kindness for their personal gain. There are many scams in action today, and your aging loved one is at risk for being targeted by a nefarious telemarketer, door-to-door salesperson, or even an email campaign. While you might not be able to stop every scammer from contacting your loved one, you can use…
Some seniors choose to lose weight to manage health conditions such as diabetes. However, you might need to ask if your loved one has lost weight on purpose if he or she is significantly thinner than the last time you saw him or her. Gaining weight could also be a sign of eating too much junk food because cooking healthy…
Sensory loss is one of the changes that happen with aging that many people don’t fully understand. If you’ve ever been sick and lost your sense of smell or taste, you have some idea of what it’s like to lose the senses you’ve relied on all your life. For seniors, hearing and vision loss are extremely common. The senses of…
Leg strength plays a key role in maintaining independence, preventing falls, and staying active as we age. Older adults who strengthen their lower body often find it easier to stand, walk, climb stairs, and enjoy everyday life with more confidence and less risk. Sit-to-Stand Repetitions This exercise mimics the motion of getting out of a chair and targets the quadriceps,…
Even though many people start developing their hoarding habits as teenagers or young adults, some of the symptoms might not become apparent until later in life. Once seniors live alone and their professional responsibilities fade, they can lose control over their compulsive actions. Catching the early warning signs of hoarding can help family members and caregivers come up with comprehensive…
Choosing the right caregiver is important because the quality of care your senior loved one receives can impact his or her overall wellbeing. Here are several qualities you should look for in a professional caregiver. 1. Dependability A trusted caregiver is someone you can count on to provide high-quality care on a daily basis. Contacting a reputable in-home care agency…
