Caregiving Experts on Covid-19 Caregiving Experts and Caregivers are in unprecedented times with a disease that has no cure. Unfortunately, we are in a new normal with this. They can be overwhelming enough without Covid-19, but not impossible. Here are some of the top Caregiving Experts to help you now! Caregiving Expert – Tena Scallan…
Signs of winter depression in our elderly and ways to tame the disorder Changes in the season can trigger depression and mood swings in our elderly. While many of us can adjust to seasonal changes, our elderly often find it difficult to remain active and cheerful. Often described as a seasonal affective disorder, winter depression…
What is tube feeding? A medical device provides nutrition to your loved one who cannot get food by mouth. That is unable to swallow safely or needs nutritional supplementation. Tube feeding becomes necessary when our loved ones suffer from various diseases. That prevented them from swallowing. Instead, it allows our loved ones to get their…
As a professional dealing with Caregiving loss When dealing with Caregiving loss, you should be strong, compassionate, and professional. I ran my own company as if the client was my family members, but I always stayed calm, helpful, and not too close. It was sometimes difficult to shut the emotions off during a Caregiving loss….
Home health care vs. hospice care We think of home health and hospice care whenever we have an ailing senior parent at home. These services can be provided at home; however, they are distinct. Advancing age brings along several ailments and challenges for our elderly loved ones. Helping them navigate the journey with ease, dignity,…
The problem of leg cramps in the elderly The first thing to remember is that muscle cramps, especially in the legs, are shared among the older population. For this reason, individuals above 65 years experience leg cramps more often than their younger counterparts—also leg cramps or muscle cramps, also known as Charley horses. As…
Caregiving Experts Share Caregiving Advice These caregiving experts share caregiving advice here about your most pressing caregiving questions. Becoming a caregiver can happen at a moments notice. It can be overwhelming, frustrating or scary. I have made it to my 100 posts and am excited to be able to help family caregivers around the world….
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 the elderly with Emphysema Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Where the air sacs in the lungs have damage, in this case, your loved one will have shortness of breath. Emphysema severely affects the quality of life of our loved ones. As the disease progresses, the lungs become…
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…
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