Can Older Adults Develop Asthma?
When asked to picture someone with asthma, most people would probably think of a child or a nerdy character from television. Most are unlikely to imagine an older adult wheezing and using an inhaler. However, people of any age can develop asthma, even your elderly family member. Knowing more about asthma and its symptoms could […]
Home Care-Four Facts About Older Americans That You Cannot Ignore
Who wants to think about their parents aging and needing help? No one does. But, ignoring it won’t stop it from happening. Instead of delaying tough talks and decision making, families should have an open discussion about the care their parents may already need but be afraid to admit is necessary. To have this […]
Making Your Senior’s Bathroom Safer if She Has Dementia
Dementia makes so much of your senior’s life more difficult. One room that can especially give her trouble as her dementia worsens is the bathroom. These tips can help the bathroom to be a little safer for her. Consider a Sign for the Door. Even if your elderly family member has lived in her home […]
You’re a Caregiver and You Matter
How often have you as a caregiver put your needs or wants behind those of everyone else in your life? Probably more often than you want to admit. It’s time to remind yourself that yes, you’re a caregiver, but you still matter. Eat at Regular Intervals. When did you last eat a real meal? You […]
Are African Americans At Higher Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death?
Sudden cardiac death is caused by sudden cardiac arrest, a medical emergency in which the heart suddenly stops functioning. The person suffering the arrest stops breathing and falls unconscious. Most of the time, sudden cardiac arrest is a result of the electrical impulses that control the heart being disrupted. When sudden cardiac arrest is not […]
5 Random Acts of Kindness Seniors Can Perform
It’s difficult to say exactly how random acts of kindness became a part of American culture. According to some, it started when a woman in California wrote “practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” on a placemat in a restaurant back in the 1980s. From there, the saying spread to bumper stickers […]
Four Physical Problems that Can Point to Trouble for Your Senior
Sometimes the physical changes that your senior experiences can be a sign that you need to pay attention to. Some of those signs can mean that other changes are coming quickly. If you’re noticing any physical changes in your aging adult, it’s a good idea to talk with her doctor about what they mean for […]
Why Is Your Senior Paranoid?
When your senior starts to show mistrust of you or other people she used to trust, she might be experiencing paranoia. Paranoia can also make her respond as if she’s in some sort of danger, even if she’s perfectly safe. But what’s causing it? Brain Diseases or Injuries. Brain tumors, Alzheimer’s disease, and other types […]
Make Exercise Your Top Priority This New Year
Adrianna does a lot for her elderly mother who suffered a stroke last year. She makes sure her mom is comfortable, safe, clean, and fed. However, like many family caregivers, Adrianna is so focused on fulfilling her aging mom’s daily needs that she often doesn’t have time for herself or her own interests. Adrianna’s New […]
Is a Potential Cure for Alzheimer’s Really 10 Years Away?
Recent news headlines have said there is a potential Alzheimer’s treatment in the works that could be ready within 10 years. The hope comes from a study that has been using ultrasound and tiny bubbles to break up the plaques that build up in brains. It’s these plaques that are believed to block the transmissions […]
