For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the ideal air quality in the house is vital. Air that is too dry, for instance, may cause or exacerbate health issues; for example: Dry, itchy, or chapped skin Nose bleeds A sore throat Dry eyes Aggravated allergy, asthma, and flu/cold symptoms such as […]
Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to take care of their senior loved ones, often sacrificing their own individual needs and desires during the process. It seems normal to assume then that caregivers would feel good about themselves, with high self-esteem and sense of purpose. However, the exact opposite is usually true, […]
You entirely forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Monday, misplaced your glasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t remember the name of the new neighbor for the life of you. Are these problems with memory just a regular part of getting older, or could they signify the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease or another […]
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With so many aging parents taking several prescriptions, and with physicians changing and adding medications and dosages to find out the perfect solutions, it is critical to know what to do with meds which are no longer needed or that have expired. There are multiple options for managing medications that need to be disposed: Check […]
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy, the ability to step outside of your individual reasoning and logic and understand why a certain behavior is occurring, and then to know the best way to successfully manage it. That is certainly the case when an older adult […]
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Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to manage seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the seniors they love. With COVID-19’s particular dangers to the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions, such as for example COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others which can be common in seniors, families have […]
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Awkwardness. Discomfort. Disbelief. Shame. Each one of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when someone you care about with Alzheimer’s disease showcases disinhibited behaviors, for example: Rude or tactless comments Inappropriate sexual advances or remarks Removal of clothing at improper times And other socially unacceptable actions The complicated changes that occur to […]
While circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there is nothing funny about falling when it comes to aging parents, who are at an elevated risk for serious injuries, which could lead to an extended rehabilitation process. Not only that, but there’s a lesser […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic put the world on pause, including, among a great many other activities, healthcare appointments and procedures. In fact, nearly 50% of all adults either canceled or delayed routine health care and elective treatments since the coronavirus crisis began, leading medical professionals to become concerned about the consequences. As we tentatively strive for […]
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Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who thought they were examining connective tissue cell protein received quite a shock when they alternatively stumbled upon a therapy to eliminate signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in mice. Not just that, but the therapy might be useful in a number of conditions that call […]
Are Humidifiers Good for COPD?
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, COPD /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentFor seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the ideal air quality in the house is vital. Air that is too dry, for instance, may cause or exacerbate health issues; for example: Dry, itchy, or chapped skin Nose bleeds A sore throat Dry eyes Aggravated allergy, asthma, and flu/cold symptoms such as […]
How to Set Yourself Free from Caregiver Guilt
/in Aging Issues, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Tips, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentFamily care providers give a great deal of themselves to take care of their senior loved ones, often sacrificing their own individual needs and desires during the process. It seems normal to assume then that caregivers would feel good about themselves, with high self-esteem and sense of purpose. However, the exact opposite is usually true, […]
Problems with Memory: Could It Be Dementia?
/in Aging Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia /by rhc-admYou entirely forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Monday, misplaced your glasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t remember the name of the new neighbor for the life of you. Are these problems with memory just a regular part of getting older, or could they signify the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease or another […]
Your Guide to Safe Disposal of Medications
/in Medication, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWith so many aging parents taking several prescriptions, and with physicians changing and adding medications and dosages to find out the perfect solutions, it is critical to know what to do with meds which are no longer needed or that have expired. There are multiple options for managing medications that need to be disposed: Check […]
What to Do When A Senior with Dementia Refuses to Change Clothes
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentCaring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy, the ability to step outside of your individual reasoning and logic and understand why a certain behavior is occurring, and then to know the best way to successfully manage it. That is certainly the case when an older adult […]
Safe Senior Home Care During the Pandemic
/in Home Health Care Fort Lauderdale FL, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentLooking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to manage seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the seniors they love. With COVID-19’s particular dangers to the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions, such as for example COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others which can be common in seniors, families have […]
Best Ways to Manage Alzheimer’s and Dementia Behaviors of Concern
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Caregiving Tips /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAwkwardness. Discomfort. Disbelief. Shame. Each one of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when someone you care about with Alzheimer’s disease showcases disinhibited behaviors, for example: Rude or tactless comments Inappropriate sexual advances or remarks Removal of clothing at improper times And other socially unacceptable actions The complicated changes that occur to […]
Fall Safety Tips for Seniors to Regain Confidence And Strength After a Fall
/in Fall Prevention, Senior Exercise, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhile circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there is nothing funny about falling when it comes to aging parents, who are at an elevated risk for serious injuries, which could lead to an extended rehabilitation process. Not only that, but there’s a lesser […]
Elderly Care Tips for Deciding if a Medical Procedure Is Now Safe for a Senior
/in Caregiving Tips, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe COVID-19 pandemic put the world on pause, including, among a great many other activities, healthcare appointments and procedures. In fact, nearly 50% of all adults either canceled or delayed routine health care and elective treatments since the coronavirus crisis began, leading medical professionals to become concerned about the consequences. As we tentatively strive for […]
Parkinson’s Disease: The Accidental Discovery That’s Curing Mice
/in Florida Home Health Care, Medical Research, Parkinson's Disease /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentResearchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who thought they were examining connective tissue cell protein received quite a shock when they alternatively stumbled upon a therapy to eliminate signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in mice. Not just that, but the therapy might be useful in a number of conditions that call […]