Ambulation Ambulation means the act, action, or instance of moving about or walking, and as we age, this becomes more difficult. However, there is no better way to experience a sense of place than walking. Ambulation is the ability to walk without the need for any assistance. Ambulation is the physical act of walking or…
Paying for private care in the home With aging comes many ailments that impair seniors’ ability to take care of themselves. Your parents’ situation becomes even more complicated if they live alone. The only family or friends who live nearby can help them are a few relatives or friends. It is their desire to age…
What is self-worth as someone who is caring for a loved one? Self-worth as someone caring for a loved one can be an essential and valuable thing. It can mean recognizing your strength, resilience, and capability to provide love and care to your loved one. It is also necessary to realize that taking care of…
Organizing life with an organizational planner For the most part, life is so chaotic! It helps to have an organizational planner to help. It is equally important to say; Caregiving is an important task. Having an organizational planner can be a great way to help manage and organize your life. It can help you prioritize…
The four main elements of caregiving Emotional caregiving Emotional caregiving is a vital part of providing support to those in need. It’s about being there for someone through difficult times and showing them that you care about their well-being. It can include listening to their concerns, offering words of comfort, giving hugs, or even just being…
Resolutions for Caregiving Resolutions help you to better care for yourself, and the person you are caring for is essential. Creating Resolutions for yourself and your loved ones will make life much easier for the New Year. The end of the year is a time of reflection and figuring out what you would like to…
Pneumonia – A common problem when cold weather arrives Today is the coldest day of the yea,r and we have to watch out for Pneumonia! It is a dreadful condition that can cause major problems. As your lovedonesagese, there is a significant decline in their immunity. This makes them susceptible to contracting infections of all…
Dehydration is a common problem faced by our loved ones. Dehydration is a severe condition that can create many secondary complications. Getting our loved ones to drink more fluids is not easy. And it sometimes becomes a daunting task to get them to drink enough water throughout the day. Dealing with this day out and…
Foods that can help fight insomnia in the elderly Aging is a slow and constant change that occurs in our body and is irreversible. During the process of aging, our body undergoes a transformation at various levels, both physical and psychological. The way you eat, walk, sleep, it all changes as the body ages, which…
It’s time to be heard as a caregiver. Do you realize that since the Pandemic started, there has been and continues to be a lack of being heard as a caregiver? Those who felt safe and followed the status quo have been shaken to their core and may never regain their footing. But it doesn’t…
Caring for the elderly with back problems Back problems are one of the most common conditions of old age. It is one of the primary reasons for pain and disability in our senior loved ones, which ruins their quality of life. If left untreated, it can make matters worse for our seniors. Dealing with this…
Breast Cancer and our seniors It is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I would like to help in any way possible. Breast cancer is one of the senior population’s most significant causes of mortality. It is the most common cause of death among women in the world. The risk of breast cancer increases with age….
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