As your loved ones get older, you may find yourself worrying more and more about their safety. Should Mom and Dad still be driving? What happens if Grandma slips and falls while no one is around? Does Grandpa have a reliable way to contact us in an emergency? While it’s unpleasant to think about, it … Continued
Caring for aging parents comes with a lot of complicated emotions. There are good days, where you will be thankful for this time together, regardless of its challenges, and there are hard days where you may deal with feelings of guilt, anger, or even resentment. Shifting relationship dynamics, taking over responsibilities, and squabbling over the … Continued
Difficulty chewing or swallowing can be a common problem for older adults. What are soft foods the elderly can eat? What are the best ways to handle dietary restrictions? Luckily, there are several delicious (and nutritious) options for soft food. In this post, we’ll review what you need to know about soft meals for older … Continued
We all know how grumpy we can feel when we don’t get enough sleep. It’s even worse when the difficulty sleeping is chronic and happens night after night. Sleep disorders in seniors are especially common, as sleep can be affected by many different diseases and medications. Download Our FREE Guide to Around-the-Clock Care Sleep and … Continued
We all know that one senior who claims they can feel the weather changing in their bones. Well, as it turns out — if they’ve got arthritis — they probably can! Research shows that about 75% of people say they feel more pain or struggle with stiff joints in bad weather. Though it may be … Continued
Think of the things you do when you wake up every morning. You get out of the bed, you use the toilet, you brush your teeth, you get dressed. These are all examples of activities of daily living. As our loved ones age, it may become more difficult for them to perform activities of daily … Continued
Emphysema is a respiratory disease caused by permanent damage to the lungs that makes it hard to breathe. The most common cause of emphysema is being a long-term smoker, with about 15% of smokers being diagnosed in their 40s and 50s. Because most sufferers are older adults with a history of smoking, many common signs … Continued
As they age, many seniors start needing assistance with daily living activities, like cooking and eating, personal grooming and hygiene, getting dressed, and keeping their medication organized. They are not necessarily sick, and do not require the medical care that comes with living in a nursing home, but they can’t live independently in their own … Continued
It is easy for our senior loved ones to become more reclusive as they age. It can be more difficult for them to leave the house because they can no longer drive or because they are just not as mobile as they used to be. There may also be less opportunities for them to socialize. … Continued
According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States impacting 53.9% of Americans over the age of 75. If left unchecked, dealing with arthritis’ side effects can have a serious impact on your senior’s ability to enjoy day-to-day life. In this post, we’ll discuss … Continued