Talking to your parent about giving up their driver’s license Giving up your Driver’s License and aging is a natural problem, and none of us can escape it. The physical and emotional changes that go with old age are not always natural or pleasant. Getting older and having health problems can cause problems for the…
Long-Distance Family Caregiver Challenges Being a long-Distance family caregiver can become a difficult challenge faced by many adult children around the world. November is National Family Caregivers Month and I want to help. Certain emergency situations require unique challenges that may seem impossible to fix from such a long-distance, but not impossible. Relocating to another…
What is a stroke A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other…
Worrying about our Senior Parents Home Safety It is important to realize when our senior parents or loved ones are forced to stay alone and manage on their own. As a result, it can come with added risks that can sometimes become life-threatening. For this reason, home safety is a growing problem and I am…
Communication First of all, communication is an important skill for anyone. It’s especially important as a caregiver. Good communication skills will lay the groundwork for your relationship with your patient or loved one to provide the best care possible. Your patient needs to feel that you are having a conversation with them—that you respect…
What is a Hip fracture A hip fracture is a pretty common occurrence in seniors. Osteoporosis is a common ailment during old age. Which makes senior women more prone to falls and fractures. A hip fracture can cause life-threatening complications. People over age 65 are most at risk because bones weaken and the risk of…
To be Fresh and Clean is a Vital Part of the Day If you are clean and look good, you feel good. This has been my motto for as long as I can remember. There will be times when your loved one will be unable to perform our daily hygiene, such as brushing our…
Using a Hoyer to make lifting easier It is important to realize, getting older and having to depend on others for help is hard. As a result, our senior loved one’s activity level decreases. It must be remembered because of weakening bones combined with limited mobility. Proper care, timely medications, and love can help…
Top 7 signs your loved ones need assisted living It is great when your parents are living and doing well. But when they cannot care for themselves or if your parent has a diagnosis with dementia. In such cases, many families may consider the option of moving their parents to an assisted living. If they…
Quality Care for Parents who are Bedridden First thing to remember, caring for parents who are bedridden is a difficult task. In other words, our parents become immobile. As a result, they are unable to perform their daily tasks on their own. Under these circumstances, this requires extra effort on the part of the…