Helping Your Parents Accept Help at Home: A Practical Guide
Why “No” Really Means “I’m Scared” Your mom insists she’s fine. Your dad says, “I don’t need help.” But deep down, you know they’re struggling. That pile of unopened mail? The fridge full of expired food? These aren’t just small issues – they’re signs they need support. The challenge? Convincing them without a fight. Here’s […]
Signs to Look For That a Loved One May Need Help
With families visiting those that they may not see throughout the year, the holidays are a perfect time to assess the needs of their loved ones. Ideally they will ask for our help, but, as frequently is the case, this may not happen. They may decline assistance because they feel ashamed and hopeless. Some changes […]
Senior Care and Housing Resources
It can be overwhelming watching your parent or loved one lose the strength or abilities as they age. As a daughter or son, chances are you will need to step in at some point and at least support your aging parent in finding resources to assist them. Whether the focus is aging in place, or […]
Prevent Aging With Balanced Hormones
Aging is not a disease, it’s a natural process. However, aging can be managed, with the desired result of preventing age-related disease. Western medicine is reactionary. In order to delay the aging process, we need to take three main actions: 1) keep hormones in balance 2) eat well 3) exercise. We hear about eating well […]
What to Look For in a Medical Alert System
Also known as “PERS” a Personal Emergency Response Systems are purchased for an aging or ill person who lives alone so that they can get help quickly if needed. That person might be at a risk of falls because due to poor eyesight, memory changes, or other health problems, or be susceptible to a sudden […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Many people underestimate the importance of restful, quality sleep. It directly correlates with your physical and mental health. During sleep, your body is working to support brain function and maintain physical health. Inadequate sleep over time can raise your risk for chronic long-term health problems. Improve your sleep with these 5 simple tips:
Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care: Knowing the Difference
While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. Hospice care is comfort care, for people with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less. Palliative Care focuses on managing the pain, symptoms and stress of a serious illness for […]
Prevent Aging of the Brain
Changes in health on their own don’t explain dementia, but when added all together they may put a strain on brain function. Correcting those problems can help improve cognitive function and prevent dementia. More is being understood about the importance of individual differences in determining illness. Unique genes may predispose individuals to nutritional or detoxification […]
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers have jobs that are incredibly rewarding, however they can also be very demanding. Preventing caregiver burnout ensures that the caregiver’s needs are met and that the client can then receive the best care. You cannot pour from an empty cup! Therefore, it is imperative that caregivers prioritize their mental health and needs. These are […]
Hand Pain and Tremors in Seniors
Occasional trembling hands and painful joints can occur at any age, but as you age, the likelihood increases. Some types of hand tremors can be genetic, while some can be caused by diseases like Parkinson’s Disease. Osteo arthritic changes become more common as you age. Even the best medications used to treat tremors and hand […]
