Sometimes it can be interesting to see what other countries are doing with their senior care. At the very least, it can give us ideas of how we can better care for our elderly loved ones. Even if we decide not to use any of these other … [Read more...]
New to Senior Care
The environment for senior care has changed dramatically over the last few years. Not just in how care is given, but in the facilities (or lack of) that are used too. Here are some of the areas in which senior care has changed recently. … [Read more...]
Helping Seniors with COPD
According to recent research, the knowledge that doctors have of COPD is very much lacking. This is definitely an area of opportunity to help improve the quality of life for senior citizens as many elderly folk die each year from this … [Read more...]
Senior Care Costs are Rising
The cost of senior care keeps going up. Part of this is inflation; everything is consistently going up in price. However, senior care is becoming more inclusive and many more services are offered. And because public … [Read more...]
Concerns with Family Caregiving
The AARP has released some data that is probably well known to many of us by now: the majority of older Americans receiving senior care are assisted by their adult children. For those that have a senior citizen family member that needs … [Read more...]
Elder Abuse Examples
Elder abuse is far more than just younger people taking advantage of the elderly people they are entrusted to care for. It is a series of events that take place over time resulting in neglect, fear, anger, and pain. While it might not … [Read more...]
Assisted Living Myths
There are many things that we know about assisted living that turn out to not be true at all. These myths are hindrances to us and our understanding of senior care, and they prevent us from being able to provide the best care possible for … [Read more...]
Learning from Current Senior Trends
It is interesting to note the fact that because healthcare around the world is improving, fewer people are dying of diseases. For obvious reasons, this is a good thing. People are living longer, healthier, and happier lives like they have … [Read more...]
Meeting All Care Needs
What have you been doing lately to help improve the care of your elderly loved one? Ensuring that your mom or dad is always having their needs met and surpassed is an ongoing process, and finding little things that can be improved upon here … [Read more...]
Senior Care Emergencies
There are two types of senior care emergencies; the kind where an emergency leads to a need for care, and the kind where an emergency occurs while care is already underway. Both are serious and both demand immediate attention. By being … [Read more...]
Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a cognitive disorder that impairs brain functions. The patient’s cognitive abilities progressively worsen until the person suffering from the disease passes away. It affects memory and body movement by degenerating … [Read more...]
Looking Out for Senior Rights
The best way to protect the rights of an elderly loved one is to know specifically what they are, and then making sure that they are not infringed upon. This is most applicable to individuals living in assisted living facilities and nursing … [Read more...]