How to Make Exercise More Interesting for Your Elderly Loved One Exercise isn’t always interesting, even if your elderly loved one likes the activities that she’s chosen. Finding ways to make exercise important and intriguing can keep your loved one moving even when she’d rather be surfing the couch instead. Change up the Activities If…
Red Cross Tips for Preparing Your Loved One for a Severe Thunderstorm March is American Red Cross Month. As a family caregiver, this is the ideal opportunity for you to ensure that they are properly prepared for disaster or emergency situations. This can help ensure that they feel more confident in the face of these…
What You Should Know About National Caffeine Awareness Month If your elderly loved one is like many people, caffeine is a part of their daily life. From a cup or two of coffee in the morning, to an afternoon pot of tea, to the occasional soda, caffeine is something that most people consume regularly without…
How Can a Simple Slip and Fall Change Everything for an Aging Loved One? Slipping and falling is not something anyone wants for themselves or a loved one. However, the risk of slipping and falling increases with age. As people get older, they deal with more and more physical challenges due to diminished strength. For…
How to Reduce Your Loved One’s Risk of Falling in the Bathroom The bathroom can be a dangerous room for your elderly loved one because there are so many ways and reasons that she might fall and injure herself. Here are some basic ways to reduce that risk. Install Hand Rails Everywhere that You Can…
Mobility Issues and Your Aging Parent Mobility refers to a person’s ability to move in the world. Several factors can contribute to mobility problems; these include lack of balance, weakness, pain, joint dysfunction, and visual impairment along with mental disturbances. These can in turn lead to difficulty walking, getting up from chairs or a bed,…
How to Communicate with an Elder who has Hearing Loss Is your aging parent suffering from hearing loss? If so, you may automatically think they need a hearing aid, but that is not always the case. In some situations, you can still effectively communicate with your loved one by making changes to how you are…
Safe Driving Tips for Seniors over 60 From changes to their vision to managing a chronic medical condition or two, many adults over the age of 60 are unable to drive themselves anymore. Many of these elders turn to senior care providers to help transport them to whatever appointments or locations they need to go.…
Tips for Preparing Your Parent’s Home for Their Return After Hip Surgery Hip problems such arthritis, otherwise age-related pain and stiffness, and even injuries are common among older adults. For more than 300,000 each year, total hip replacement surgery becomes the means of managing these issues and restoring their mobility, comfort, and quality of life.…
Caring for Mom Can Be a Full-Time Job You want to take care of your mother, but you’re not sure you can do it. She may live a town over from you and it seems like a reasonable solution. After all, she had been there for you while you were growing up and finding your…