Extra Help This Summer With Care Advocates
Traveling this summer and concerned about leaving your loved one? Oftentimes families of older loved ones live out of town away from where they may be able to assist. A Care Advocate can provide peace of mind that your loved one is getting the attention he or she needs and help to prevent a crisis […]
Supporting LGBT Older Adults
LGBTQ Older adults face unique challenges. Even if you feel that this conversation may not be applicable to you, think again. By 2030, there will be as many as 7 million LGBTQ older adults. Same sex gay couples lived in 93% of all counties across the US, so even if you live in a rural […]
Gardening to Improve Seniors’ Quality of Life
Spending time outdoors is key to seniors’ psychological and physical health. In particular, gardening is an activity that gives purpose, reduces stress and enriches their lives. Connecting with nature provides the opportunity to absorb vitamin D, allows for better sleep, improves flexibility, and produces healthy foods. With aging, however, gardening may become more difficult. Here […]
Preparing to Age in Place
Most elderly people wish to remain independent as they age, and along with that the desire to remain in their home. The mere thought is not enough, one needs to create a roadmap to do so. However, most don’t realize the preparation required past having a home to stay in. We’ve broken down the […]
7 Rainy Day Activities
The spring is known for rain showers in preparation for the blooms of flowers in the month of May. If you or your loved one is stuck inside on one of these spring showers, here are some ideas for fun indoor activities geared towards older adults: Play a game of chess. Board games are a […]
How to Get Maximum Medication Benefits
Odds are that as a person ages, he will need to take medications and the number of the medications may increase as the age increases. Having a thorough understanding of medications can help to maximize the benefit while avoiding side effects or additional problems. Be sure to ask your pharmacist the following questions:
Everything You Need to Know About Hospice Care
Hospice is a type of health care that focuses on an individual with a terminal illness. The goal of hospice care is to allow your loved one to live as well as possible for as long as possible, increasing their quality of life. When does hospice care begin? In general, hospice care should be used […]
Foot Care and At-Home Pedicures
Caring for your feet should be a part of your self-care routine and geriatric foot care is particularly important. Older people experience increased incidence of fungal infections and pain, not to mention that sequalae of diabetes on the feet can lead to amputations. If foot care is not at the top of the mind, […]
Veteran’s Benefits You Should Know About
The Veterans Benefits Administration offers an Aid and Attendance benefit that is a monthly monetary payment to veterans and their surviving spouse. It is available for those who need the “aid and attendance” of another person for their activities of daily living and helps pay for their care. (Eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and grooming). […]
5 Reasons to get an In-Home Assessment
The need for in-home senior care is increasing at a rapid rate as the population ages. However, some people may be resistant to accepting help and may delay the initial step to begin care services, putting them at risk. An in-home assessment allows the home care company and their providers to understand an individual’s unique […]
