Irritability and the elderly: how to keep your cool
The tables have turned. Your aging parent is used to calling all of the shots and taking care of you. But now you are the one taking care of your parent. That is a tough transition for you and your parent to make. And this new reality will take a while for both of you […]
4 Tips for Dealing with Power Outages for Someone Who Needs Oxygen
**When considering home care services in Lawrenceville, please contact the friendly staff at Home Care Matters** People who are oxygen-dependent sometimes can’t be away from power sources to operate their oxygen equipment. That could mean that a power outage creates a life-threatening situation for your senior. As her caregiver, you may want to consider some […]
Can You Do Much about Safety in Five Minutes?
If you’ve only got five minutes, is it really worth it to try to fix a possible safety issue? You might be able to do more in that time than you think you can. Replace Old or Burnt Out Light Bulbs Light bulbs are one of those things you don’t think about until you […]
Your Dad Can’t Drive, But That Doesn’t Mean He Can’t Go for Drives
For one reason or another, your dad’s doctor recommends he no longer drive. His eyesight may have deteriorated to a point that driving isn’t safe. He may have had a stroke or heart attack. If he can’t drive, you need to make sure he has access to transportation services so that he doesn’t feel trapped […]
COVID – How Do You Know if It’s Safe to Visit Your Mom Again?
Before the pandemic, around 25 percent of older Americans were socially isolated. As families had to stop visiting their parents, social isolation became a concern. Phone calls and video chats can help ease the isolation, but you know your mom is feeling isolated more than ever before. She’s anxious to have a house […]
Easy DIY Projects That Reduce Allergens in Your Mom’s Home
Almost 8 percent of the adults in the United States have hay fever. Symptoms may be severe or mild and include symptoms like sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, watery eyes, and itching. Some people cough or have a sore throat if there is a post-nasal drip. Some also experience headaches. If your mom […]
Why Won’t Your Senior Change Clothes?
Have you noticed or suspected that your senior is wearing the same clothes over and over? You might not be imagining that. It’s common for seniors to choose one or two outfits that they don’t want to get out of at all. She Doesn’t Realize She Hasn’t Changed Clothes Recently If your elderly […]
What Is Brain Health?
Your senior may want to keep her brain as healthy as possible, but what is brain health? There’s actually more to it than you or your elderly family member might realize. It’s important to focus on more than just one type of skill that the brain handles so that you can get a bigger picture […]
4 Benefits of Using an Agency to Hire Elderly Care
Making the decision to hire elderly care in the first place can sometimes be confusing and difficult, so when you decide it’s time to get your older family member some help, the process of hiring someone shouldn’t be so difficult. The best way to simplify hiring an elderly care provider is by using an elderly […]
Study Says Gallbladder Surgery May Be Needed Sooner
A gallbladder attack, or gallstone attack, can be quite painful. The gallbladder is a small sack that is located in the upper abdomen on the right side, below the liver. It stores bile produced by the liver. Bile is used in breaking down fats and absorbing certain vitamins. Sometimes, hard stones develop in the gallbladder. […]
