Bedsores – Common Causes and Tips for Prevention
Bedsores are painful, difficult to heal, can cause infections, and can be common in seniors. See what causes them and how to prevent them.
How Seniors Are Limiting Hospital Readmissions
One in five seniors experience hospital readmissions within 30 days of being discharged from an initial stay. Let's see what helps some to avoid that.
Make the Most of a Hospital Stay and Shorten Recovery Time
How can you help your hospitalized loved one feel more comfortable? Here are five things you can do to help them make the most of a hospital stay.
Safe at Home – Home Care vs. A Care Facility
If there’s an aging senior in your life, at some point they will probably need some outside help. Should you turn to a care facility or home care?
How Recovering at Home Can Benefit the Healing Process
A growing body of evidence would seem to indicate that recovering at home might be the better choice for that special senior in your life. See why.
The Important Relationship Between Willpower and Recovery
Recovering at home after a hospital stay can be hard on anyone, but it can be especially difficult for an aging-in-place senior and their loved ones. See how willpower can help them get through the recovery process.
Helping Seniors to Beat the Summer Heat
According to the CDC, over 600 Americans die every year from heat-related illnesses- including many seniors. If you’re an informal caregiver here are several ways to keep your aging in place loved one cool, hydrated and comfortable all summer long.
Parkinson’s Disease: Bridging the Communication Gap
When Parkinson's progresses, it can create communication barriers that make caregiving more challenging. As a caregiver, finding ways to bridge that communication gap is essential for providing the level of care that your loved one needs.
Getting Through to Your Aging Parents
For reasons like pride and control, seniors can become secretive about their health and stop listening to their own children. Watching your parents make risky decisions can be frustrating and even agonizing at times. Thankfully, getting through to your aging parents is possible by taking these steps.
Is It Time to Consider 24-Hour Senior Home Care?
Deciding if-and-when to start 24-hour home care, or increase to this level, is never easy. Here are some important things to consider before making your final decision.