Seniors with CHF At Risk Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can be fatal. Seniors are at an especially high risk. In people over the age of 65, heart failure is the most common reason for hospital admissions, with 900,000 people being hospitalized in the US each year. CHF…
Caregiver Stress is Real Caregivers experience stress just as frequently as anyone else. Unfortunately, they are often dismiss it. It’s assumed that caregiver stress is an expectation that comes with the job. People feel that the stress should be tolerated, like learning to cope with long, boring commutes. Stress Has Medical Consequences In fact, caregiver stress can…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat causes an average of 658 deaths per year in the United States. That’s more than many natural disasters in this country! We need to be very vigilant regarding heat exhaustion and heat stroke in the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions. Avoid spending…
For many years, seniors have faced the stigma of being slow adopters of new technologies. However, as computers and graphical interfaces become more user-friendly, nearly everyone has been able to utilize them. Consequently, their lives are more convenient and loved ones are more accessible. Here are some of the great benefits iPads offer seniors. iPads…
Moving Senior Loved Ones There comes a point when we need to divert our attention and resources toward taking care of mom or dad. One commonly considered idea is to move one or both parents into some form of a retirement facility. Many reasons can prompt these considerations, such as health, financial or safety concerns. What…
When a loved one is struggling with daily chores and self-care, some difficult decisions lie ahead. One way to lighten his load, keep him safe and help him living at home is to hire a home healthcare services provider. Finding a qualified, compassionate and trustworthy person to bring into your loved one’s home is serious…
The experience of having a stroke is incredibly difficult. However, after a stroke has occurred, finding your path forward can be even more complex. Your discharge from the hospital is just the first in a number of steps. Deciding where to turn could make all the difference in your stroke recovery. Enlisting the Help of…
Patients and their families seeking in home healthcare services have many decisions to make. Among the most important is whether to move forward with licensed in home services or certified services. If you’re not sure which might be right in your particular case. It may be best to look at the difference between the two.…
Memory slips – they seem like a common part of aging, but they can also be a sign of something fairly serious, including Alzheimer’s or even dementia. How can you tell the difference? What’s normal and when should you be concerned? Those smaller slips are often called Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI. AgingCare.com recently posted…
For most seniors, the goal is to stay in their own home for as long as possible. We also call this aging-in-place. Perhaps a more reasonable goal would be to stay in your home as long as it’s safe. There are certain dangers in remaining at home for older adults, especially if they live alone.…