Summers often mean “Road Trip”! However, getting seniors to give up the keys to their car is no small task. Frankly, I am quite sympathetic to the seniors. After a lifetime of independence, it is yet another degradation they must endure as they age and their faculties wane. Only with this one, it can feel…
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…
Caring for a loved one who requires ongoing medical attention can be stressful. After all, it’s impossible to remain in a state of persistent alertness. Additionally, any effort to do so may be counter-productive to your health. Fortunately, modern technology offers caregivers efficient and safe ways to care for loved ones. In this article, we…
Back in the day, when your mother told you to eat your broccoli, you might have scoffed. You may even have hidden it in your napkin or fed it to the family dog. It turns out Mom was right! Of course, vegetables are always a healthy choice, but a new study shows that broccoli and…
Dementia: the diagnosis rings in your ears. The doctor emphasizes that all symptoms point to the disease. He’s surprisingly calm and explains that he’s ordering tests; he’s also sending your mother to a neurologist. However, he cautions you that anxiety may be premature at this point. After all, a cause for your mother’s condition has…
A group of researchers from Lancaster University has made a groundbreaking discovery. A drug used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes could likewise reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients. Accordingly, the scientists treated transgenic mice with liraglutide. This injectable drug, also known as Victoza, can control glucose levels in Type 2 diabetic patients. However,…
Seniors are living longer than ever before, and fewer are dying from major diseases. That’s undoubtedly good news. However, it’s important that caregivers keep up with new research on senior health concerns. Doing so will help them make more informed decisions about their loved ones’ care. Below, we discuss the latest information on geriatric health…