Being an at-home caretaker for a parent or other loved one is difficult no matter how much the heart is in it or how much help can be given. When people learn that a caregiver at home does a lot of jobs, they often say things like, "How come you have learned how to take [...]
The best strategy for preventing bedsores is commonly accepted as turning. Repositioning a hospital patient or a bedridden nursing care resident in their bedsore mattresses relieves the pressure on one body area is referred to as turning. Turning can help restore normal blood flow to a spot, keep skin tissues healthy and alive, and prevent [...]
Elders are significantly more susceptible to different ailments, infections, and diseases after a certain age. Because their bodies are incapable of fighting severe diseases, people must rely on others for care and support. Elders are frequently bedridden, making it even more difficult to care for their basic requirements. While caring for the elderly at home, [...]
Many seniors are on the road right now, thanks to an expanding population and more older persons preferring to continue driving. Understandably, whether or not people should drive into their senior years is divisive. On the other hand, driving allows seniors to remain independent, mobile and connected to their families and communities. However, driving becomes [...]
The individual's fitness level will determine much if you're concerned that they'll trip and fall. On the other hand, some elders are extremely self-reliant and maybe more active than some adults despite their age. Again, a lot will rely on their degree of fitness. Letting them walk throughout the day will benefit them, so try [...]
If your aging loved ones are content to live independently in their home, there may come a time when they will require additional support with everyday duties and chores. Home healthcare is primarily non-medical support offered by a professional caregiver to help seniors live a healthier, safer, and more independent life as they age. [...]
Are you living with hypertension? Well, you’re not alone. According to NHANES, 70% of adults aged 65+ experience chronic hypertension. Hypertension is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Higher blood pressure levels conduit an increased risk for heart attacks, chest pains, cardiac diseases, strokes, and many [...]
As our loved ones become older and frail, it is important to ensure they receive proper care. Many are unable to tend to themselves, and will increasingly rely on other people to cater to their basic needs. Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable people in our lives, and are often neglected. This can include [...]
Anyone can get sick and acquire infections like UTI and pneumonia. But elderly adults over age 65 are at a higher risk of infections due to their plummeting health conditions. Early detection is crucial to reduce the risk of more severe diseases, and even death. If you have an elderly family member, make sure that [...]
Cancer treatment is a long and unpleasant process, and, unfortunately, it doesn't end with the stay in the hospital. The ordeal continues and is compounded by the financial burden that many sufferers have to carry during their battle with cancer. The list of unexpected costs for cancer care is endless. It goes beyond treatment, and [...]
