Year: 2018

Caring for Bedridden Elderly Adults at Home

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When a loved one is confined to a bed, they will need assistance with everyday activities. In this post, we will go over how to care for a bedridden patient. Bedridden Patient Care at a Glance In this section, we will go over how to take care of a bedridden patient in simple terms before … Continued

Caregiver PTSD: Can Caregiving Lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

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Dear Allegra, Over the past seven years, I was the primary caregiver for my father who had Alzheimer’s disease. At the time of his diagnosis, I had no real knowledge of the disease or the toll it would ultimately take on me. Watching my father’s decline was just heartbreaking. As my Dad’s illness progressed, it … Continued

Kidney Disease Life Expectancy: The 5 Stages

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Kidney disease leads to a reduction in life expectancy. How much of a reduction? It depends on several factors, especially a person’s age, sex, and the stage of the disease. Questions like these were first answered less than a decade ago. But thanks to an enormous amount of research, doctors now have an excellent picture … Continued

Poor Kidney Function in Elderly: Causes and Treatment Options

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As people age, it seems like they must start worrying about all sorts of health issues that would never have occurred to them when they were younger. That’s true when it comes to your kidney function as well. Before you start having issues, it’s a good idea to understand what causes poor kidney function in … Continued

Horse Riding for the Elderly: Am I Too Old?

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Riding a horse can provide you with a sense of freedom as the wind blows in your face and you leap to new heights. Horseback riding is often attributed to children and younger adults, but what about senior citizens? Horse riding for adults can be a fun and fulfilling journey since it involves improvements in … Continued

CrossFit for Seniors: How Old Is Too Old for CrossFit?

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When you think about CrossFit, what comes to mind? It’s probably something like athletes doing deadlifts or people flipping tires larger than their own bodies. It’s probably not senior citizens or your elderly loved ones. For people who are healthy enough for activity, CrossFit can provide some pretty compelling advantages. But how old is too … Continued

Skin Tears in the Elderly: Causes, Prevention, Treatment

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Just like the rest of your body, as you age, so does your skin. It wrinkles and loses its elasticity. Bruising becomes a larger issue as well. This is simply a fact of life, so you and your loved one’s will want to know the causes, prevention, and treatment of skin tears before they happen … Continued

Medication Reminders for the Elderly

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Making sure your loved one takes their medication is never easy. However, there are medication reminder services for seniors to simplify the process. Using the latest technology, hundreds of devices, mobile apps, and alarm clocks can provide caregivers with the assistance they need. We rounded up a few examples to ensure your loved one receives … Continued

Scoliosis in Adults: Does Scoliosis Get Worse With Age?

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Some health conditions can get better with age, and some can get worse. Unfortunately, scoliosis tends to be in the second category. People with scoliosis have to learn how to manage their condition as they age, or the consequences can be dire. Even adults without scoliosis should be aware of how to manage their risk … Continued