Good Hand Hygiene Reduces Health Risks for Seniors Have you noticed that your aging mother or father gets colds more often? As we age, our immunity system slows, increasing the risk of colds and flu. Vaccines become less effective and the healing or recovery process takes longer. » Read More
Challenging Conversations: Hearing Loss as Seniors Age There you are, trying to have a conversation with an older relative, when every one of your questions or comments yields nothing but a slight nod or smile. Don’t they care about their grandchild’s first homerun or what kind of food to order for takeout tonight? Are they just being rude, or are they not feeling well? What’s wrong? » Read More
Home Care Challenges for Loved Ones Who Are Obese If your loved one is obese, you know the struggle involved with his care, because he probably has a challenging (and often growing) list of unique care priorities that come with being obese. Addressing and managing these medical and personal needs can be daunting, and some of the necessary long-term care can stretch beyond what a family member can safely provide. » Read More
Live-in or 24-Hour Care Allowing Elderly Adults to “Age in Place” in Their Homes It’s difficult to care for a loved one, especially when you work, live far away, and/or have children that require care and attention. And as your aging parents’ needs and demands increase, you can’t always be on call 24/7 to help them. You may try to schedule regular visits from caregivers and family members to attend to their needs. » Read More
Fall Prevention Strategies and Tips for Aging Seniors Your parents are getting older and slower. Balance and vision may start to become an issue in walking. Unfortunately, many seniors don’t realize that they can’t perform activities in the same way anymore. A sudden movement to reach for something or leaning on a wall to climb the stairs can cause an unanticipated fall. » Read More