If you’re a caregiver for an elderly patient, the spouse of a patient with late-stage dementia, or the child of an elderly parent who lives alone, it’s important to ensure they have a safe place to live, eat, sleep, and bathe. The following checklist can help you to prepare the …
It is often said that seniors need much less sleep than younger people and many seniors make this claim as well. The problem is, while they claim that they don’t need a lot of sleep and get just 5 to 6 hours a night, they follow this with regular naps …
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Senior drug addiction is on the rise, and over 60s are becoming addicted to these drugs at a much faster rate than their younger counterparts. It has been said that close to a fifth of all seniors suffer from some kind of alcohol or drug problem, and the actual figure …
Most seniors understand the importance of taking their medications at the required times and in the stated doses. However, patients with dementia may refuse to take them, either because they’re afraid or confused, and this creates many serious challenges for their caregivers. To help with this important but difficult process, …
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Sex isn’t the same in your 70s as it is in your 20s. Your body, preferences, and needs change over time, and sex becomes even more of a taboo subject. Every time you turn on the TV, read a book or pick up a magazine, you’ll see sex and sexual …
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Bedsores, also known as “pressure ulcers,” occur when people spend prolonged periods in bed, so they are common in bedridden seniors. As a caregiver, it’s important to minimize the risk of bedsores, and there are a few ways you can go about doing this. In this guide, we’ll cover treatments …
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Nothing strikes fear into the heart of an Alzheimer’s caregiver like bath time. Telling a patient in late-stage dementia that it’s time to bathe is like firing the first shots of World War 3. It triggers an onslaught of arguments and general hostility, and by the time you’ve won the …
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Americans love their pets. They can be a handful and they are a big responsibility, but they bring an immense amount of joy to our lives. For seniors in particular these little bundles of joy can provide a number of benefits, including improved fitness, reduced risk of heart attacks, and …
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The average American will live for 78.5 years, an increase of around 8 years since the 1960s. In addition, there are nearly twice as many centenarians as there were 40 years ago, and that number is rising year after year. We’re heading in the right direction, but we’re still a …
Moving out of the family home is an incredibly difficult decision to make, but it’s one that must be made eventually. When you can no longer meet your daily care needs or maintain proper home maintenance, it could be time to move on. Regardless, you may be wondering which senior living option is right …
Unfortunately, getting old is a risk factor for many diseases. You take more medications, have a weaker immune system, and are more likely to suffer from pre-existing health conditions and mobility issues. This puts you in the high-risk category for many issues, some severe, some simply unpleasant. Elderly nail fungus …
A reading of 130/80 or higher is defined as high blood pressure by the American Heart Association (AHA). It’s a condition that affects roughly a third of all adults and as much as 70% of all seniors. This is a major concern when you consider the increased risks that high blood pressure can bring, but it’s something that …
Downsizing is the act of moving from a large home into a smaller home, and it’s something that millions of elderly Americans go through every year. It’s an important process, one that can greatly improve their quality of life, finances, and even their health, but it’s also very stressful and can …
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There will come a time when an elderly loved one needs your support. Grandparents, parents, uncles, aunties—they spent their lives caring for you and now you need to return the favor. It’s one of the most difficult things you can do. You’re essentially assuming the role of a professional caregiver …
The personal wipes industry is worth well over $1 billion and growing all the time. The recent coronavirus pandemic, along with the public’s general need for convenient cleanliness, has seen this industry grow year-on-year. That said, what exactly are adult wipes? Are they effective, do they harm the environment, and …
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