Tips for the Long-Distance Family Caregiver
Some families live close together. Others move to new states seeking better employment opportunities, cheaper colleges, or a lower cost of living. When you live hours from your mom and dad, it’s hard to know if they’re doing well on their own. How can you tell if your parents need help or if they’re okay?…
Read MoreWhy Do Elderly Couples Often Need Home Care Assistance?
Aging at home may be your parents’ goals, but sometimes a helping hand is needed to make sure everything goes as planned. Home care assistance helps older adults with ADLs and IADLs. The common reasons that older adults require home care is to ensure they: Get out of bed safely Take a shower and dress…
Read MoreHow to Help Your Senior Deal With Mobility Issues
Most people dread the prospect of having to deal with the challenges of getting older. In fact, the thought of having to deal with mobility issues is so frightening that many people choose to ignore the issue until they have no other option. For seniors who are already dealing with mobility issues, it can be…
Read MoreHome Health Care Nurses Can Administer Medications That Family Caregivers Can’t
After your mom’s illness or surgical procedure, you plan to provide the care she needs. She wants to return to her bed and bathroom as quickly as possible. You’ll help her with bandage changes, medication management, or whatever else is needed. Can you provide everything she needs, or is it time to address her need…
Read MoreTop Causes for Mini-Strokes
Unfortunately, there are many elderly people who will have a mini stroke. Family caregivers often worry about larger strokes in their elderly loved ones. However, it is just as important to know more about mini-strokes. Learning about the causes of these strokes can help you to prevent them in your elderly loved one. Having Hypertension…
Read MoreItems You Need to Start Painting With Your Dad
The founder of Doodlewash established World Watercolor Month in 2016. The goal each July is to inspire others to get out watercolor paints and tap into their creative side. Watercolors offer a fun way to connect with your dad. Here are the main items you need to get started painting together in July. Graphite Pencils…
Read MoreCreating an Estate Plan
It’s never too early to start preparing for the future. The first step you’ll need to take is to evaluate your situation and then develop a strategy that helps meet your needs. When you create your estate plan, consider the following factors and how they interact when working with a qualified estate-planning attorney. Account Registration…
Read MoreMedication Side Effects and Seniors
Seniors often don’t report adverse medication side effects to their doctors. Anyone who has taken prescription medicine understands that it typically includes a thorough listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, admittedly, intended to help us, the danger that may result from these adverse reactions can often be more severe…
Read MoreLETTING GO AND ALLOWING OTHERS TO HELP CARE FOR YOUR PARENT OR LOVED ONE
Trusting the care of your loved one to someone else can be hard. But when it comes down to it, getting them the best senior home care helpers is crucial. If you’re struggling with how to accept help with caring for your family member, you’re not alone. As you age, your loved ones are aging…
Read MoreFive Tips for Communicating Better with a Senior Who Has Dementia
Dementia makes some big changes in how your elderly family member perceives the world around her as well as how she communicates with others and how she receives communication. That can create some challenges for you as well. Remember to Hold onto Your Patience Your first rule is to make sure that you hang onto…
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