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Why Is it So Difficult to Get a Handle on Anticipatory Grief?
Grief in all of its forms is really difficult to cope with and to manage, but the most difficult form might be anticipatory grief. With this form of grief, your senior hasn’t passed away yet, so caregiving is still ongoing. Your elderly family member may be in ill health or she may be in a…
Read More5 Ways to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents
Elderly adults are more likely to be injured in a slip and fall accident than any other age group. They often struggle with physical conditions that increase the risk of a slip and fall accident, like dizziness, vertigo, poor balance, and poor vision. Family caregivers and elder care providers who are helping aging adults that…
Read MoreAre Obstacles Getting in the Way of Your Senior’s Workout?
Working out is an important part of your senior’s overall health and well-being, but sometimes life and other things get in the way of an exercise routine. She Isn’t Eating Regularly. If your elderly family member isn’t eating regularly or is resisting eating the right foods, her energy levels might be flagging a bit. It…
Read MoreWhat Could Be Causing Your Parent’s Dizziness?
According to a study published in the medical journal Aging and Disease, complaints of dizziness are extremely common in older adults. Up to 30 percent of seniors report feeling dizzy at times. Not only is dizziness unpleasant, but it can also put older adults at risk for falling. If your aging relative has been having…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know about Osteoporosis?
Warnings about osteoporosis are common, but how much do you really know about this bone issue? If you’re not as familiar as you’d like to be, this information can help you and your aging adult make some solid decisions about preventing or managing osteoporosis. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition in which your senior’s…
Read MoreFour Tips for Rekindling Your Social Life as a Caregiver
Most caregivers wind up with a dwindling social life at some point. That’s understandable, with everything that you have to do as a caregiver, but you can still have social interaction that doesn’t have anything to do with your caregiving duties. Reach out to Other People. Whether it’s in line at the grocery store or…
Read MoreFour Ways to Make Gardening Easier for a Senior Citizen
Benefits to gardening go beyond healthy eating. Gardening is a good form of exercise. It gets your parent outside in the fresh air and sun. Gardeners work muscles when digging, raking, bending over to weed, and carrying a watering can. As mobility declines, it’s tempting to give up gardens. Here are four ways to make…
Read MoreWhat Does it Look Like to Have a Companion Visit Your Senior?
Companion services are just one of the many ways that elder care providers can help your senior. But what does it mean for someone to serve as a companion for your aging adult? This type of assistance can look different in every situation, but these ideas can give you a basic definition. They Can Make…
Read MoreGrilling Season Safety Tips for Your Aging Parent
Spring and summer often see grilling season kick into high gear. With grilling season also comes an increase in fires related to the backyard grill, smoker, or hibachi. According to the National Fire Prevention Agency, about 7,900 home and yard fires in a four-year span were linked to grilling. While gas grills are linked to…
Read MoreLoneliness and Your Aging Adult’s Desire to Age in Place
It’s extremely common for aging seniors to express a desire to their family that they want to age in place, which means staying in their own home for as long as possible. Loneliness can make aging in place extremely difficult, however. A Little Time Alone Can Turn into a Lot of Time Alone. When she…
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