Personal Care Tips
Are Veterans More Likely to Be Scammed?
A study conducted by the AARP Fraud Watch Network has revealed that military veterans are two times more likely to be the victims of fraud than people who are not veterans. That’s because they are not only victims of the scams non-veterans are, but there’s a whole crop of scams out there that specifically target…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask at Discharge to Help Prevent Hospital Readmission
Hospital readmission can be a serious issue for an elderly adult. While returning to the hospital within thirty days of discharge can be necessary in some situations due to negative reactions to the treatments or medications that they received while they were in the hospital the first time or so that they can receive further…
Read MoreWhat Can Help Boost Your Aging Adult’s Moods?
As your elder adult grows older, she may find that it’s more difficult to keep good moods going and boot bad moods to the curb. Part of that can be a factor of medications and health conditions, while the rest of it can come back to dietary choices, exercise, and getting enough rest. The Right…
Read MoreIs “No” Part of Your Vocabulary as a Family Caregiver?
When you’re a family caregiver, you might find that you’re saying yes to tasks, projects, and other things that take up so much time and energy that you are left feeling drained. The time may have come for you to learn to say no more often. Saying No Is Incredibly Important Many people equate saying…
Read MoreWhat Types of Social Issues Might Your Aging Adult Encounter?
One part of aging that your senior might have some trouble with is the social issues that come with growing older. Some of these are situations she might weather gracefully, but others can be far more difficult. Avoiding these issues usually makes them more prominent, so it’s best to find a solution as quickly as…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do to Bring More Joy into Your Life as a Caregiver?
Having a way to remind yourself what you love about your life can help you to get through the most difficult days of your caregiving journey. Take Your Time Waking up Every Morning If you hit the floor running every single morning, it’s no wonder you’re feeling a bit stressed out. Give yourself a calm,…
Read MoreIs Poor Memory Something Your Senior Has to Accept?
Whether your elderly member’s family has a history of dementia or she’s simply worried about her memory over the next few years, retaining the ability to have a strong memory is important. Here are some things you can do that can help. Bump up Her Physical Activity Getting more physically active gets the blood flowing…
Read MoreInternational Clean Hands Week: Tips for Caregivers and Seniors
During International Clean Hands Week, family caregivers and their elderly relatives can rededicate themselves to hand hygiene. This means that they have an opportunity to remember why it is so important to wash hands to prevent the spread of germs and diseases. It’s not enough to run the hands under cool water a few times…
Read MoreIs Your Aging Adult’s Home Telling You Something that She Can’t?
Sometimes you have to look to other items in your aging adult’s life to let you know that she’s having problems. One such item could be your elder family member’s home itself. It Isn’t as Clean as Usual If your aging adult’s home isn’t as clean as it usually is, this can be a sign…
Read MoreImportance of Focusing on Your Own Needs When You are a Caregiver
The whole point of you being a family caregiver for your elderly parent is to make sure that their needs are met and that they are able to live the highest quality of life possible. As you are focusing your time, energy, efforts, and resources to accomplishing this goal, however, it is critical that you…
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