Storm-Ready Caregiver: Preparing for Hurricane Season It is Hurricane season again, and we need to be prepared. I have weathered two of the most significant hurricanes and made it through. After that, I went through Hurricane Katrina and Michael. Hurricane season is a time of great danger and uncertainty for everyone, but it can be…
What is Senior Isolation Senior Isolation refers to the social disconnection or lack of social contact experienced by older adults. It can result from various factors, including retirement, health problems, mobility issues, and losing family members or friends. Senior Isolation can lead to adverse health consequences such as depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and increased mortality…
How to care for your loved ones with less stress Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles a person can undertake. It’s a calling that requires dedication, patience, and compassion. However, as fulfilling as Caregiving can be, it can also be incredibly overwhelming and stressful. That’s where the ultimate secrets…
Neuropathy It is a disease or dysfunction of one or more nerves. They typically cause numbness, pain, or weakness in different body parts. While aging plays a vital role. Various other factors play a foul in the cause of this disease. Such a type of condition is hazardous for the elderly. It increases their susceptibility…
Family Caregiver – What does it take? As a family caregiver, being prepared and understanding the requirements for caring for a loved one is vital. Overall, family caregivers require a combination of skills, traits, and qualities. With these qualities, caregivers can provide effective and compassionate care to the person they are caring for while…
Quality Care for Bedridden Parents The first thing to remember is that caring for someone who is bedridden or unconscious can be challenging. It is essential to ensure that the patient is kept clean and comfortable. Here are a few tips to help you care for your loved one. Also, caring for a bedridden…
How Hoyer lifts can help family caregivers Family caregivers can benefit from the use of Hoyer lifts in several ways. For starters, it can help transfer a family member from their bed to a wheelchair or other seating surface. This can help reduce the physical strain that family caregivers may experience when attempting to lift…
Legal affairs to get in order When you become a caregiver, you must take care of your legal affairs. In other words, getting your legal affairs in order when you’re older is essential to protect your assets and follow your wishes. In old age, we must make sure that our wishes are known, including who…
Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that gradually progresses over time. It is a type of senile dementia that interferes with the cognitive functioning of our loved ones making life miserable for them. I have cared for hundreds of Alzheimer’s patients; every case is different. The main thing to remember is to have…
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…
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…
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….
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