Baby A Giggles His Way into His Caregiver’s Heart Crystal Lytle used to be an LPN at an assisted living facility. Five years ago, she decided to switch paths to become a pediatric caregiver. Since April 2018, she’s been helping Baby A’s parents care for him. Baby A was diagnosed with several heart conditions when he was only two months of age, and at… Read More
The 3 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease Nobody wants to hear the news of a bad diagnosis. But among all of the distressing illnesses a person could experience, there is something particularly heartbreaking about Alzheimer’s Disease. Watching a loved one slowly deteriorate and forget beautiful memories (or even forget who you are) comes with a 24/7 percolating sadness as caregivers and family… Read More
Low Impact Joint-Friendly Exercises If you suffer from joint pain, even daily tasks such as getting dressed and brushing your teeth can feel like a struggle. However, even if you’re tempted to remain as immobile as possible, it’s important to keep in mind that the less you move, the worse your joint symptoms become. Low impact exercises put less… Read More
The Best and Worst Foods for Joint Health When a person is diagnosed with a joint condition, it’s common for them to wonder what may have caused it. Maybe it was repetitive movements. Maybe it was a fall or an accident. Maybe it’s a result of a degenerative condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis. However, most people don’t pause to think about how every single… Read More
What Causes Falls in the Elderly? Falling is a tremendous source of injuries for elderly loved ones. There are quite a few different reasons why your loved one might fall, but it’s likely their situation is complicated by experiencing more than one of these factors. 5 Fall Risk Factors in the Elderly To help your loved one avoid falls, it helps… Read More
Tips for Communicating With a Senior Suffering From Aphasia Caregivers in Palm Beach FL: If your loved one is having difficulty communicating due to aphasia, try some of these ideas. Read More
Caregiver Tips for Seniors Suffering from Sleep-Disordered Breathing Caregiver Delray Beach FL-Helping your senior cope with their sleep-breathing problem can help them to stay healthier and safer, and create a more fulfilling lifestyle as they age in place. Use these tips to help you in your caregiver role to care for a senior who is dealing with sleep-disordered breathing. Read More
Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery and Physical Therapy Total hip replacement surgery can make a tremendous difference in your elderly parent’s quality of life, function, and well-being. This surgery eases pain and stiffness, improves flexibility and range of motion, and reduces fall risk among other benefits. Does Physical Therapy Help Seniors Recover From a Hip Replacement? There are many things that your elderly… Read More
How Oral Health Affects Senior Health Studies suggest there are more bacteria in our mouths than there are people on the earth – and how well we care for our mouths, teeth, and gums can have a drastic effect on our overall health. Poor hygiene can lead to more serious problems than bad breath and cavities, especially as we age. 5… Read More
Air Travel Tips for Seniors Whether you’re traveling abroad or here in the United States, there are plenty of factors to consider when traveling with seniors this summer. Everything from climate change to crossing time zone boundaries can make travel difficult for seniors; therefore, we have compiled a brief list of items to consider when planning your next vacation. Booking… Read More
