What to Do when a Senior Refuses Prescribed Medicine
“I’m not taking that! I don’t need any medicine!” If you’ve heard an older family member declare this or any other sentiment to rationalize not taking the medication their doctor prescribed, you appreciate how frustrating and concerning it is. There are a number of reasons a loved one may avoid adhering to doctors’ orders, from […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Behaviors: How to Deal with False Allegations
Just imagine having a nice afternoon with a loved one with dementia, listening to music and working on a puzzle with each other, when suddenly the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what’s wrong, you get a sharp and surprising response: “I know you stole my necklace! Why would you do that to me?” […]
A Guide for Tasks to Handle Following the Death of a Senior Loved One
Following the death of a senior loved one, there are many personal and legal matters that must be handled. It can be challenging to know where to begin while also dealing with grief. To make this process a bit easier to navigate, our senior care professionals have compiled the following practical timeline so you will […]
Top Tips for Preventing Caregiving Injury
When you decided to offer care for an older loved one, you likely did not think of your role as being dangerous. Yet the hazards of caregiving are nothing to take lightly. Approximately 94 percent of caregivers who took part in a recent survey noted physical pain in at least one part of their body […]
Taking Care of a Senior with Cognitive Decline: How Home Care Can Help
If you are providing care for an older relative, you’re well aware of the wide range of feelings involved. On one hand, it’s a huge honor and incredibly rewarding. Having said that, it is often taxing, draining, and stressful. Add to that the extra struggles inherent in caring for a senior with cognitive decline, and […]
Find Ways to Combat Stress When Caring for Loved Ones With Dementia
There is no such thing as a “regular day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual providing their care. The senior may unexpectedly go from enjoying activities, laughing, and singing to sullen, angry, and aggressive. They could get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” They might pace and wander. Sleep may […]
Senior Care: Get to Know the Symptoms of a UTI
Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you understand these symptoms well. For younger adults, a UTI is often reasonably easy to notice and deal with. However, it can be more challenging for seniors, as symptoms of a UTI in […]
Tips for Creating Engaging Activities for Dementia Patients
Remaining active and involved in meaningful interests is vital for our mental health. Every one of us needs to feel both successful and needed. This feeling doesn’t go away because of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, although it may require some imagination to attain. As a matter of fact, stimulating and rewarding activities for dementia […]
Finding Balance When Siblings Care for Aging Parents
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s undeniably true when siblings care for aging parents. If you and your siblings interact with each other seamlessly to meet the needs of the senior members of the family, kudos! In many instances, however, one individual shoulders most of the responsibilities. This could quickly […]
How to Prevent Depression in Older People You Love
After spending some time with family and friends and revisiting cherished traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of nostalgia and sorrow to set in for older adults. Even though some amount of short-term post-holiday disappointment can be expected, it is essential to be aware that it could grow […]