How Bill Cohen became a caregiver Sixteen years ago, I never could have imagined that I’d be starting a caregiving journey with my late mother, Sheila. Sheila Cohen Springer was a master printmaker specializing in the intaglio technique, an early Mac adopter and user in her 60s, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and my mother….
The growing epidemic of elder abuse Elder abuse or mistreatment of older people goes back to ancient times. While other forms of violence dominate public health issues, elder abuse remains undercover. With the increase in the number of elder abuse cases, it has become a matter of grave public health concern. The growing violence against…
What is Hearing Loss Old age and hearing loss often go together. It is making life hard for our aging loved ones. It is a gradual decrease in the hearing capacity of an individual. It is one of the most common problems encountered by our elderly population. Hearing loss complicates life for our aging loved…
Dealing with sleeping problems Unfortunately, sleeping problems are common in old age; however, this should not be considered regular Sleeping less is certainly not expected in old age. Sleep is essential for our loved ones, as it is for the younger generation. Statistics have revealed that more than 50 percent of the elderly population (aged…
Good health for your senior feet The health of your feet is essential for our loved ones. Poorly maintained feet are more susceptible to infections of various kinds. Furthermore, ignoring any foot pain is also not advisable. It can indicate severe underlying health conditions. After a certain age, it becomes difficult for our loved ones…
How to care for an elderly with seizures Seizures are often a common occurrence in the elderly. Suggesting an imbalance in the electrical activity in the brain. It is not a disease but a symptom of many other brain conditions. Seizures are unusual behavior and actions. That is usually followed by loss of consciousness. The…
Fall Statistics According to statistical estimates, our seniors are prone to frequent falls, which can turn fatal. About one in every 4 American seniors fall every year. Falls are a common problem and can happen to anyone, anywhere. But they are more common for our seniors. And the associated injuries are severe in the majority…
Caring for an elderly with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition. The most compelling evidence, it affects more than 10 million elderly worldwide. Another critical point, it is a progressive disease, degenerative. Unfortunately, there is no cure. But with effective treatment methods, management is possible to a certain extent. Parkinson’s disease affects movement…
Digestive disorders and aging It is essential to realize our system gets weaker with age, Causing our elderly to suffer from various digestive disorders. Another critical point is that indigestion and constipation are common indications of a poor digestive system. Also, multiple factors explain why our elderly loved ones suffer from digestive disorders. Factors of…
What are senior scams? It is essential to realize senior scams or elderly scams are a common form of fraud, which our aging parents are likely to fall prey to. Another critical point is our parents work very hard to save money that would help them sail through their old age. Sadly, they are on…
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