Caring for an elderly parent can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be very demanding… especially during the summer. If you found that you have been thrust into the role of caregiver, you will likely be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from cooking and cleaning to managing medications and doctor’s appointments. …
Heart health is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being, especially for the elderly population. As we age, the risk of heart disease increases, making it important for seniors to take proactive measures to maintain a healthy heart. What are some key steps that elderly individuals can take to support their heart health …
Family medical history is a record of the medical conditions that are found in your family. This becomes especially important when we are talking about our parent’s medical history, because we get our genes (or genetics, DNA) from our parents – ½ from our mom and the other ½ from our dad with the …
Juggling Working at Home and Caring for Parents Since the pandemic hit, the new norm has placed a lot of workers in the home to carry out their 9 to 5 duties. But for those with aging parents in the home, working from home can be met with some challenges.
What do you do (after 50 years of being the loving and devoted spouse), you find yourself as the primary caregiver for your significant other who has been diagnosed with cancer?
Recognizing symptoms of depression is not always easy and admitting that you are depressed can be difficult for some people. However, depression is very common among caregivers. The good news is that it is a normal reaction to a tough and demanding situation being primary caregiver for a loved one.
One of my favorite lines from one of my favorite movies is…”hope floats”. In order to set goals and work towards those goals, people must believe in the future and that these things are possible. And when they take on that attitude they will, more than likely, commit to the goals set and the actions …
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition. Seniors who suffer from it do not know they do, and loved ones struggle to understand how it can so easily take away so much. The good news is dementia isn’t unmanageable.
Aging is inevitable and seniors who can adjust to the transition and demands often do better than those who cannot. One way to make this transition smoother is with a good social support system. Most support will come from family members but in some cases, family members cannot meet this need. This is often due …
