Category Archive for: ‘Care Giving’
Top 3 Products For Caring For Aging Parents At Home
3 Products to help you care for your elderly parent at Home There are so many products out there today for elder care at home that I though it might be helpful to share some of my favorites with you, my readers. These three elder …
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Pet Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Home
Pet Therapy for Seniors: Puppy Love for Caregivers and Patients For loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, studies show that pet therapy offers emotional, cognitive and social benefits. Pet therapy is a proven, practical and alternative way to relieve depression, calm anxieties, and contribute …
Read MoreElderly Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Getting Help
Depression is experienced by more than six million Americans over the age of 65. Quite often, disabilities and various illnesses can occur at the same time as the depression, and the depression itself may go untreated in all but 10% of all people. At that …
Read MoreProfessional Advice for Elderly Home Care Remodeling & New Construction
Project Type If you are planning to build an addition, you may want to consider finishing out your existing garage and building a new garage. The cost of building a new garage is far less (in some cases 1/2 as much) than adding additional new living space. For a …
Read MoreAdult Day Care; How to Find the Best Adult Day Care Center for You
The senior years can often be filled with many challenges such as sickness, loneliness and reduced mobility and these sometimes cause frustration and stress for both the seniors and the caregivers. Adult day care is a welcome break and a win/win situation for both the …
Read MoreGuide to Dementia Care and Alzheimer’s Care at Home Part 2
In Part 1 of this post we discussed Many aspects of Dementia and Alzheimer’s care at home including; Contemplating Dementia Home Care, Senior Safety for Dementia patients, How to create a comfortable environment for the special needs of someone suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and other important information …
Read MoreGuide to Dementia Care and Alzheimer’s Care at Home Part 1
Caring for a parent, grandparent or other aging loved one who is mentally and physically healthy can be challenging at times. Add Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia to the equation and the task of providing elder care becomes particularly daunting. There are many …
Read MoreElder Care – First Steps for Elder Home Care Part 2
In Part One, we discussed some of the warning signs that may indicate that your loved one may need some extra care. We also discussed some of the benefits that elder home care can provide. In Part Two, we will discuss what steps you need …
Read MoreElder Care – First Steps For Elder Home Care
As our loved ones grow older, we are often forced into difficult decisions. Sometimes we can see that our loved one needs help, and isn’t able to take care of themselves any longer. You may have noticed a change in your elderly loved one’s behavior. …
Read MoreDementia Care – How to Identify Pain in Dementia Patients
It isn’t always easy to identify pain in an elderly person who has Dementia. A person with dementia (or Alzheimers) can’t always tell you they have a toothache or remember how they got hurt in the first place. However, anyone can become a better pain …
Read MoreWhat is Alzheimers Disease?
Alzheimers Disease, or senile dementia, is a degenerative brain disease to which elderly people are particularly prone. Not only does it cause great stress to sufferers, but it places massive demands on caregivers. World-wide, there are over 25 million sufferers in the present day. The …
Read MoreIn Law Suites: Advantages Over Nursing Home Care
If you are considering nursing home care for an aging parent or other family member, you may want to look at an alternative that is as close as your own home. Building a specially designed in-law suite in your home can be a great alternative …
Read MoreAn Alternative To Nursing Care: In Law Suites
Facing the challenges of illness and aging, many Americans will be forced to rely upon nursing care at some point in their lives. While many nursing homes provide quality care to their patients, others are cold, institutional settings where the physical and emotional needs of …
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Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms In Elderly Adults
This article was written by Christie Sartorie RN BSN OCN to address a common reoccurring issue of urinary tract infection that caregivers are often faced with when caring for an elderly parent. To learn more about the author see her bio at the end of …
Read MoreAdult Day Care and Mother In Law Suites; A Balanced Approach
I have been getting really good comments from our readers about something very important that goes hand and hand with an In-Law Suite for aging in place. It will allow your loved one to create good interaction with their pear group and create personal freedom …
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