How to Help Seniors Stretch Their Income During Retirement For many of us, there comes a time in life when we begin to see our parents struggling, be it physical, emotional, or some combination thereof, with once simple, everyday tasks. They may acknowledge such newfound challenges, in which case most of us will try to assist or seek professional advice and assistance as the… Read More
Medication Reminder Tips Independence is an important concept in elder care. Sometimes, however, the need to keep your parents safe and healthy must supersede their need to live completely independently. One of these times is when it comes to medication compliance. Regardless of the type of medication that your elderly loved ones take, or the reasons for taking… Read More
Caregiver Tips for “Parenting” Elderly Parents Your teen years were filled with struggles against your parents. You wanted more freedom. Shorter curfews, more room to make decisions, less control on their part. Now the roles are reversed. Your parents need help with daily activities of living, but they don’t want your help. They feel they’re fully capable of caring for themselves…. Read More
Caring for a Senior With Congestive Heart Failure Home Care in Boca Raton FL: Congestive heart failure may sound like your parent’s heart has stopped working or that it is going to imminently. This is not the case. Read More
Eye Exams Can Detect Health Problems in Seniors Did you know that the appearance of your eyes could reveal underlying health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and even certain types of cancer? During your (or your loved one’s) next comprehensive eye exam, take notice of what exactly the ophthalmologist is testing for. Certain changes in the eyes may reflect changes in the… Read More
Age-Related Memory Loss May Not Be Alzheimer’s Are you concerned about your memory? Do you write out a shopping list and then forget to take the list to the store with you? Do you forget where you parked your car? Do you forget what you went into the garage to get? This type of forgetfulness can happen at any age for many… Read More
How to Boost Immune System in Seniors When your loved one’s immune system isn’t working right it seems like they’re sick every time they turn around. 5 Tips for Boosting Immune System in Seniors The good news is that there are plenty of ways that you can help build up a senior’s immunity so that kind of problem isn’t likely to crop… Read More
Bathing, Dressing, & Grooming Tips for Family Caregivers Throughout childhood, our parents provided us with the love, care, and resources necessary to keep us healthy and strong. At some point in our lives, these roles will reverse and many of us will be faced with the challenges (and rewards) of caring for aging parents. Unfortunately, the more dependent they become on others to… Read More
How to Reduce Fall Risk for Seniors With Arthritis Arthritis affects a large percentage of the population of the United States, including nearly 50 percent of senior adults aged 65 and older. This condition can influence your parent’s functioning and quality of life in a wide variety of ways, but one in particular is increasing the chances that they will suffer a fall. This… Read More
How to Organize Personal Records A new year. New resolutions. New thoughts … but the same old unorganized life? “Oh, if I could just get organized!” You can! Organization does not have to be a foreign language to you. If you like puzzles or seeing loose ends come together, organization can be a rewarding activity. One organization tip is to… Read More
