Challenging Diseases/illnesses/Conditions
Match Your Senior With the Right Dog
Is your father or mother thinking of getting a dog? If so, he or she is among the many seniors who find companionship with well behaved pets.
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Help my Senior Loved One?
Many people understand that a physical therapist can be called in to help a senior recover from a fall or injury.
Read MoreDodging the Dreaded Caregiver Burnout
When aging adults experience such declines in health that they need in-home care, it’s usually a family member that steps up to provide the assistance.
Read MoreWhat Can You Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed?
Feeling overwhelmed is pretty common for caregivers. It’s how you respond to that feeling that matters.
Read MoreFour Tips When You’re Feeling Angry
If you’re feeling a lot angrier than usual lately, these tips might help.
Read MoreAre You More Stressed than You Realize?
One of the insidious things about stress is that by the time you realize how stressed you are, you’re pretty far up the scale already.
Read MoreFive Categories of Potential Trouble for Your Senior
As your senior’s caregiver, you need to know where to put your attention in order to spot possible issues for your elderly family member.
Read MoreHelping 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 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 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 More