Can a Doctor Tell Your Parent What They Will Expect with Parkinson’s Disease? As a family caregiver, when your aging parent receives a diagnosis of a serious health issues such as Parkinson’s disease, your first instinct is likely to ask what to expect. You immediately want as much information as you possibly can get about…
8 Things You Should Know After a Stroke Strokes happen suddenly in older adults, leaving families to deal with an aftermath they are not prepared for. The first step in helping your aging relative to recover from a stroke is to learn as much about stroke and what to expect as possible. Below are 8…
How Can Elder Care Help a Senior with Migraines? If you are a family caregiver for one of the approximately 38 million people throughout the United States who are currently living with migraines, you know that this condition can bring with it many different symptoms and struggles for your senior. This can be difficult not…
How Can You Help Your Senior Determine What Makes Breathing More Difficult? If your elderly family member has lung issues or COPD, then it’s crucial to know what makes her have more problems breathing. When you have that information, you can do as much as possible to avoid those triggers. Most people with lung diseases…
How Long Does Stroke Recovery Take? When your aging parent has suffered a severe medical event such as a stroke, your first thoughts are of getting them through the initial risk. You then start thinking about their recovery and how soon they can reclaim their health and move forward with their life. Having an idea…
Can Dizziness be a Potential Sign of Parkinson’s Disease? Becoming suddenly dizzy or feeling dizzy when standing up can be frightening. For an elderly adult it can be particularly dangerous, potentially leading to a fall that can result in a serious injury. There are many reasons why your aging parent might experience some dizziness or…
What Causes Blood Sugar Spikes? When a person has diabetes, it can cause their blood sugar levels (also called blood glucose levels) to rise to an unhealthy level. In healthy people, the hormone insulin allows the body to use glucose for energy. But, when a person has diabetes, their body either does not produce enough…
Is Arrhythmia a Serious Condition? When many people think about serious heart conditions the first thing that they think about is a heart attack. They may also think about stroke or cardiac arrest. As a family caregiver it is important that you recognize that these are not the only serious heart issues that your parent…
What is an Eye Stroke? The American Heart Association reports that one-third of people who experience an eye stroke receive follow-up care to determine their risk for having a more serious stroke. Yet, one percent of people who have eye strokes go on to have a regular stroke in just 90 days. Some experts believe…
Signs and Symptoms of Shingles Awareness is one of the most important tools that you can use as a family caregiver to ensure that you are giving your aging loved one the care that they need to handle the challenges that they face as they age in place. One way that you can use this…