Helping Your Family Member Deal with the Emotional Impact of Cancer
You might already have an idea how cancer is going to affect your senior’s body, but you might be surprised how it can affect both her emotions and your own. Helping your elderly family member through the emotional end of things can be one of the most important things you do for her. Help Her…
Read MoreCan Hygge Keep Your Spirits up This Winter?
Denmark is known for its cold, long winters, but it’s also becoming known for the lifestyle philosophy that helps Danes to cope with those long, cold winters. Hygge is about making your life better, even when the winter feels as if it’s never going to end. Applying the concepts of hygge to your own caregiving…
Read MoreTips for Protecting Your Senior’s Skin When They Go Out in Cold Weather
The cold weather can be extremely hard on your skin. As a family caregiver, it is important to understand that it can be even harder on your senior’s skin. Elderly adults tend to have more vulnerable, and dryer skin, which means the cold weather can impact it more severely. When your elderly parent goes out…
Read MoreWhy Starting Elder Care is All About Independence
Independence is extremely important for virtually all people. Simply because you’re aging loved one is getting older doesn’t mean they’ve lost their desire for independence or more control over their own life. Many seniors struggle feeling as though they have lost their autonomy and no longer are able to live the lifestyle that is truly…
Read MoreBenefits of Home Health Care: Mobility Support in the Home
Many elderly adults struggle with mobility issues. Impaired balance, the effects of arthritis, diminished joint and muscle strength, lack of range of motion flexibility, and lingering effects of trauma and other health issues can make it difficult for your parent to navigate their surroundings as effectively and safely as they did when they were younger.…
Read MoreStudy Reveals Loneliness Peaks in Late 80’s
Despite modern technology and its ability to connect people from one end of the globe to another, many people still report feeling isolated and lonely. This can be especially true for aging adults and a recent study revealed that seniors in their late 80’s often feel the loneliest of their lives. According to research published…
Read MoreFive Pointers for Talking to Your Family Member about Growing Older
If you’ve been putting off conversations about aging with your elderly family member, the time may be here for you to stop procrastinating. Using these tips can help you both to have a better conversation. Organize Your Thoughts and Concerns These types of conversations can get highly emotional. It’s easy to get distracted and even…
Read MoreStarting the New Year Organized: Setting Up Your Caregiver Calendar
It may seem extremely simple, but a basic calendar is one of the most useful tools you can have in your journey as a family caregiver. Utilizing a calendar effectively enables you to keep your schedule under control and organize all of your efforts so what they are not only most efficient for your senior,…
Read More6 Ways to Manage Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes small lumps of cells to form in various parts of the body. These lumps are called granulomas. The most common parts of the body for granulomas are the skin, lungs, lymph nodes, and eyes. However, they can form anywhere. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the condition, but…
Read MoreDecorating Mom’s House for the Holidays? Use These Tips to Keep Her Safe
Elderly Care Upper Darby PA-There is a lot you can do to prevent accidental fires during the holidays in your aging parent’s house. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
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