We visited my mom over the weekend. Truth be told, I’m worried about her and have been for a while. At a minimum, she is lonely. She might even be depressed. Some of the other concerns I have are small, but I think they add up to a more serious decline in her health. I … Continue reading Tips for Moving Parents Into Assisted Living
If you are the caregiver of an aging loved one, be aware that summer can produce just as many safety risks as winter does. Heat and humidity can be especially dangerous for older adults. Mosquitoes, pollen, and ticks can also be problematic. We’ve pulled together a list of the most common health hazards to be … Continue reading 11 Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe This Summer
Most seniors and their caregivers know that as we age the risk of a fall increases. It is due to a variety of reasons. These reasons often include poor nutrition, lack of muscle tone, and medications that cause dizziness and problems with balance. Strength training and exercises that work core muscles, such as yoga and … Continue reading Walking to Prevent Frailness in Older Adults?
My mother lives on her own in an older home. My brother and I both live a few hours away so we can’t be there as often as we would like. Since our father passed away a few months ago, our mom seems to be a constant target for scams. Literally from the day of … Continue reading Top Senior Scams and How to Prevent Them
Are you planning a family vacation this summer and need a safe place for a senior loved one to stay? Respite is the ideal solution for you! Respite services offer a care solution for older adults and people with a disability who need extra support on a short-term basis. Your loved one can enjoy a short-term … Continue reading Planning a Summer Respite Stay
Is your senior parent moving to a long-term care community soon? Here are some tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible for both you and your parent. If your parent is moving from home… Moving from home to a long-term care community (also known as a skilled nursing facility) often involves a … Continue reading Moving Your Parent to Long-Term Care
A green thumb is a healthy thumb. Discover the benefits of gardening for seniors to inspire you during this growing season! 1. Gardening helps keep seniors active. Gardening is a way to get your whole body moving. As you plant, weed and water, you’re putting your whole body to work. For seniors, an added benefit … Continue reading Top 5 Amazing Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
When someone is staying at an inpatient rehab center, it’s natural for their loved ones to want to be kept in the loop and informed of their parent’s or loved one’s progress. Family communication at a physical therapy center is a vital part of the healing process. A good rehab center will make sure it’s easy for you … Continue reading Questions to Ask at a Senior Rehab Care Conference
If you’re a person with Type 2 diabetes, you’re probably already aware that you will always experience medical complications. That risk is heightened if you’re older, overweight or in poor health. What can you expect from post-surgical rehab? Even if your blood sugar was under control when you went in for surgery, it may well not … Continue reading How Diabetes Can Affect Rehabilitation
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and one of the leading causes of long-term disability. Nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke every year. Women, African Americans, and Hispanics are at higher risk for experiencing a stroke. One in three deaths in Hispanic women is the result of a stroke. However, experts say … Continue reading Test Your Stroke IQ
