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Ways to Prevent Hip Fractures in Elderly Adults
Seniors over the age of 65 have a high risk of breaking their hip. This is a traumatic injury that can really affect the health and well-being of even the healthiest senior. Hip fractures can only be treated via surgery, and the recovery is long and often difficult. Seniors must rely on family, friends, and…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Donating Blood with Your Aging Parent
Donating blood is one of the most powerful and influential things that you can do to help the community and those around you. Each year throughout the United States millions of people need blood, and sometimes the type of blood needed is not available. If more people donated, there would be greater, more diverse stores…
Read MoreWays to Know You Need a Home Care Assistant
Is it time for your elderly parent to use a home care assistant? No matter how old we are, it’s hard to admit that we need help with something. It’s even more difficult to admit that we need assistance with some of the most important basic tasks. As an adult child with an aging parent,…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Do if Your Senior Has Fallen?
The moment that you learn your aging family member has fallen is likely a terrifying one. But there are things that you can do immediately afterward to help ensure that your senior is unharmed and is less likely to fall again in the future. Make an Appointment with Her Doctor. Even if your aging adult…
Read MoreMental Health and the Elderly – Why Families Shouldn’t Ignore Isolation and Loneliness
Here’s a scary fact. In 2015, the National Center for Health Statistics reported that the age group of 75 to 84 accounted for a high number of suicides. The National Institute of Mental Health reported the risk of suicide was highest for people over the age of 65. Mental Health America said 18.6 percent of…
Read MoreCould Light Therapy Help Your Mom Feel Better This Winter?
Every winter, your mom feels down. You get her out of the house as often as possible, but it’s hard with your personal and professional obligations. Despite your efforts, she still seems down. Have you heard about light therapy? Light therapy is often helpful for easing winter blues. Here’s a little more about this therapeutic…
Read MoreCommon Medication Dangers for Older Adults
As people get older, they are more likely to take multiple medications. Unfortunately, the use of many medicines means that the possibility for mistakes and complications arises. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that adverse drug events account for 1 million visits to the emergency room each year. Fortunately, caregivers can help…
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Senior Get More Liquid Every Day?
Your aging adult might not be excited about the idea of drinking more water every day, but there are some things that you can do to make hydration easier and less of a hassle. Keep Water Bottles Handy. The easiest way to encourage your elderly family member and other family members to stay hydrated is…
Read MoreWhat Signs Can Let You Know Your Senior Is Depressed?
Knowing what to look for in your elderly family member’s behavior and activities can help you to spot an episode of depression before it gets out of hand. The sooner you find treatment for your aging adult, the better. Here are a few signs that could signal a problem. She’s Experiencing Much More Pain than…
Read MoreDoes a Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease Need a Special Diet to Manage Their Condition?
Whether you have been caring for your aging parent for some time or you have just gotten started on your family caregiver journey with them, something that you have likely heard a considerable amount about is their diet and its importance in helping them manage their health. What they eat can make a tremendous difference…
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