Seniors have certainly come into their own. Did you know that more than 900 million people over the age of 60 live across the globe today? That’s more than twice as many seniors as there were in 1980. By 2050, these seniors will account for nearly 2.1 billion of the world populace. Experts have christened…
According to the Pew Research Center, most seniors in the United States, Italy, and Germany live independently. This means that many seniors don’t share the same living space as their grown children. Yet, in all three countries, family members provide most of the assistance seniors receive. Such assistance can include help with housework, home repairs,…
Caring for aging loved ones was never an easy prospect. However, up until this generation, caregiver stress was not such an issue. Families lived in multi-generational households and together they shared the burden of a sick or elderly loved one. With the burden falling on far fewer, we need to care for the caregiver too!…
Dehydration Dehydration is one of the more common results of heat exhaustion and the one people are most familiar with and guard against. Simply put, it occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. This throws the body into a state of imbalance which, if left untreated, could lead to death. Consequently,…
According to the AARP, caregivers generally spend an average of 24.4 hours a week providing care for loved ones. Here’s a startling statistic: almost 25% of caregivers spend more than 40 hours a week helping with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Not surprisingly, caregiver stress compounds when medical/nursing tasks, such as tube feedings and catheter…
It’s not easy being part of the Sandwich Generation. Let’s examine the typical profile of a Sandwich Generation adult. First, you’re likely between the ages of 35 to 60. You have children and also one or two elderly parents living with you. According to the Pew Research Center, you’re also providing financial support to a…