Address Ageism in Healthcare Ageism in healthcare is an insidious and pervasive issue that affects countless older adults. Discrimination based on age can lead to inadequate medical treatment, misdiagnosis, and a general lack of respect and dignity for elderly patients.…
Family Caregivers Retirement Savings As family caregivers, the juggling act between providing care for loved ones and planning for retirement can present unique challenges. Balancing the financial implications of caregiving with the need to secure one’s financial future requires careful…
Navigating the Emotional Journey: Coping Strategies for Caregiver Guilt Coping with caregiver guilt for moving an elderly loved one to a care facility is usually the last resort for the family members. The chronic disease, coupled with declining mental and…
Meniere’s Disease in the elderly Meniere’s disease is one of the major causes of dizziness among the elderly population. Thought to be a disease of the younger population. Meniere’s disease affects our elderly population as well. It is a type…
Leukemia in the elderly Leukemia, usually thought to be a childhood cancer disease, affect more older adults than children. Statistics given by the National Cancer Institute state that, leukemia is a common diagnosis amongst the elderly aged 65 years to…
Our loved one with sepsis Caring for an elderly loved one can be rewarding but challenging, especially when diagnosed with a severe medical condition like sepsis. Sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, requires prompt and careful attention. Family caregivers are…
Myasthenia Gravis-An increasingly common problem among the aging Myasthenia Gravis is becoming an increasingly common problem among the elderly population. Earlier, it was a disease that affected more of the young generation. However, medical practitioners come across more cases of…
Helping Aging Population With Hepatitis As our loved ones age, they may face various health challenges that require specialized care and attention. One such challenge is hepatitis, a potentially severe liver disease that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of…
Palliative Care As A Family Caregiver Caring for a loved one facing a severe illness can be emotionally challenging and physically demanding. Palliative care is a specialized approach that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals…
What is Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones, making them brittle and weak. Individuals with osteoporosis are prone to fractures. Because there is a severe loss of bone mass, our aging loved ones with osteoporosis will suffer…
What is a UTI (Urinary Track Infection) A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that affects the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. When bacteria, often Escherichia coli (E. coli), enter the urinary tract…
Entrepreneurial Life – Balancing and organizing Your entrepreneurial life does not have to be affected by your caregiving life. Furthermore, you can accomplish it all without stress or frustration. Not to mention, many caregivers can find it financially impossible…