In a perfect world, seniors would listen to their doctors and family caregivers. However, your aging loved one has his or her own opinions, and you need to respect them. You should find ways to compromise with your parent to prevent his or her stubbornness from becoming a risk to his or her wellbeing. Below are tips to help your…
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) conducted a survey of Americans 60 and over as well as professionals who normally work with older adults. The survey’s purpose was to determine common concerns among aging adults, many of whom are retired or preparing for retirement. Below, you'll find eight of the top things seniors tend to worry about after retirement. 1.…
Also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a mini-stroke only lasts a few minutes and doesn’t usually result in permanent damage. Still, TIAs can be followed by more severe strokes, and because of their short duration, symptoms such as confusion, tingling sensations, and dizziness may be overlooked or ignored. However, it can help to know what typically causes mini-strokes…
Caring for a senior loved one with dementia can present many challenges, including ones involving meals. For instance, you may encounter fussiness or confusion over what's placed on a plate. However, it's best to encourage your loved one to enjoy a diet that includes vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and other healthy foods that can also be tasty with the right…
Making healthy lifestyle changes now can help your senior loved one boost his or her wellbeing. In fact, it’s better for seniors to make healthy changes on their own terms than to be forced to do it because of an illness or preventable condition. These eight changes can all add up to a longer life span that’s filled with more…
Pain management can be challenging for seniors. They often have multiple health conditions and take various prescription medications that can have side effects. After a comprehensive examination, your aging loved one's physician will develop a treatment plan that may include the following interventions to address chronic pain. Correct Nutritional Deficiencies As people age, they may lose their appetites as a…
Are you ready to make 2020 the year you begin working in senior home care as a caregiver? As a senior caregiver, you would be directly working with seniors who need assistance in performing the daily activities of living. Some of these tasks might include bathing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation and companionship. But make no mistake, being a senior…
Families everywhere are already feeling the joy and cheer of the holiday season approaching, and they’re starting to plan all the parties and gatherings! But this season, don’t forget to help your senior in senior care to feel included in the festivities. The holidays can sometimes cause feelings of isolation in seniors, but you can take special measures to help…
So you’ve been hearing all about the latest fad diet, where people are cutting out carbs and sugar left and right and successfully lose weight – The is the keto diet! The craze has been so widespread that you may even be thinking about giving it a try for yourself. If you happen to be an older adult, you might…
Often times, it can be a huge challenge to care for your senior parents. But if you have senior parents who live far away that you’re caring for – that can present a whole new set of obstacles. Fortunately, Home Care Assistance is going to help you put the logistics of long-distance senior care in order. Read through our advice…