As we’re finally easing our way out of this pandemic, we’re finding more about how it has harmed senior loved ones – both physically and emotionally. We know older adults have been at a higher threat of serious issues and death due to the COVID-19 virus, although the impact of 15 months of social isolation […]
A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is uncovering some striking findings in how dementia may present differently in Hispanic people. While additional exploration is required to fully understand whether these differences are the result of social/cultural nuances or perhaps the dementia itself, it’s worthwhile information for Latino families to know. Daily Activities One […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/happy-senior-hugging-caregiver.jpg534800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-07-14 06:20:362022-02-23 18:25:36Learn Why the Progression of Dementia May Vary for Latinos
As our parents grow older, it is not necessarily an easy task to know what our role as adult children should be. We want whatever is best for them, but if we’re not mindful, we will overstep our boundaries and discover ourselves attempting to parent our parents. This is particularly true when safety is a […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/woman-talking-to-senior.jpg534800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-07-08 16:19:102021-08-27 21:15:49Avoid This Phrase When Taking Care of Aging Parents
For many years, experts have been exploring the development of Alzheimer’s through one particular basic model, despite the fact that the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s can vary from person to person. Now, however, a large, new collaborative study between the US, Sweden, Canada, and Korea is revealing some interesting data to help us more […]
Think about the various tools you utilize each day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple items, but ones you can’t imagine living without. For many seniors, there are basic adaptive devices available that could mean the difference between living at home and facing a move to assisted living. However nearly 50% of older adults […]
When you need to work together in caring for elderly parents, even the closest of siblings may find themselves in conflict. Stress levels and emotions are, of course, running high. Add to this your past history and family dynamics, which have a tendency to resurface during stressful times, and it is easy to understand how […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/happy-couple-talking-to-doctor.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-06-04 17:50:412021-06-04 17:52:40Ease Family Conflict with an Elder Mediator when Caring for Elderly Parents
What comes to mind when you think of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease? Tremors? Rigid muscles? While these are certainly common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s there are a number of lesser-known signs and symptoms that family caregiver should be aware of. Knowing about these less-familiar symptoms is important in achieving a timely and accurate […]
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When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first questions in most people’s minds is how does dementia progress in the weeks, months, and years to come. We know that the hallmark of dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive abilities and the skills required to manage daily life. Yet each person […]
We’ve long known that there are certain medications that increase the fall risk for seniors. Twenty years ago, just a little over half of older adults were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has risen dramatically – to a full 94% of seniors who are now in danger of falling as a result […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/senior-woman-video-medication-meeting.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-05-12 07:37:132023-08-02 14:56:41Medications That Increase Fall Risk for Seniors: Startling New Stats
What are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you prefer to crawl back under the covers and remain there? If you are feeling more dread than delight as you think through your caregiving tasks for the day, you […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/exasperated-woman-depressed.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2021-04-27 09:32:082021-04-07 17:36:09How to Address One of the Leading Caregiver Struggles: Caregiver Dread
Why Strength Training for Seniors Is Imperative Post-Pandemic
/in Aging Issues, Senior Exercise, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAs we’re finally easing our way out of this pandemic, we’re finding more about how it has harmed senior loved ones – both physically and emotionally. We know older adults have been at a higher threat of serious issues and death due to the COVID-19 virus, although the impact of 15 months of social isolation […]
Learn Why the Progression of Dementia May Vary for Latinos
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentA new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is uncovering some striking findings in how dementia may present differently in Hispanic people. While additional exploration is required to fully understand whether these differences are the result of social/cultural nuances or perhaps the dementia itself, it’s worthwhile information for Latino families to know. Daily Activities One […]
Avoid This Phrase When Taking Care of Aging Parents
/in Uncategorized /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAs our parents grow older, it is not necessarily an easy task to know what our role as adult children should be. We want whatever is best for them, but if we’re not mindful, we will overstep our boundaries and discover ourselves attempting to parent our parents. This is particularly true when safety is a […]
Dementia Tips: Understand the Newly Defined 4 Subgroups of Alzheimer’s
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentFor many years, experts have been exploring the development of Alzheimer’s through one particular basic model, despite the fact that the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s can vary from person to person. Now, however, a large, new collaborative study between the US, Sweden, Canada, and Korea is revealing some interesting data to help us more […]
Senior Safety Tips: The Assistive Devices Many Seniors Aren’t Utilizing
/in Aging Issues, Elder Care, Fall Prevention, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThink about the various tools you utilize each day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple items, but ones you can’t imagine living without. For many seniors, there are basic adaptive devices available that could mean the difference between living at home and facing a move to assisted living. However nearly 50% of older adults […]
Ease Family Conflict with an Elder Mediator when Caring for Elderly Parents
/in Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen you need to work together in caring for elderly parents, even the closest of siblings may find themselves in conflict. Stress levels and emotions are, of course, running high. Add to this your past history and family dynamics, which have a tendency to resurface during stressful times, and it is easy to understand how […]
First Signs of Parkinson’s You May Have Missed
/in Chronic Disease, Parkinson's Disease /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat comes to mind when you think of the first signs of Parkinson’s disease? Tremors? Rigid muscles? While these are certainly common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s there are a number of lesser-known signs and symptoms that family caregiver should be aware of. Knowing about these less-familiar symptoms is important in achieving a timely and accurate […]
How Does Dementia Progress? What Families Should Expect
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first questions in most people’s minds is how does dementia progress in the weeks, months, and years to come. We know that the hallmark of dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive abilities and the skills required to manage daily life. Yet each person […]
Medications That Increase Fall Risk for Seniors: Startling New Stats
/in Caregiving Tips, Fall Prevention, Medication, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWe’ve long known that there are certain medications that increase the fall risk for seniors. Twenty years ago, just a little over half of older adults were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has risen dramatically – to a full 94% of seniors who are now in danger of falling as a result […]
How to Address One of the Leading Caregiver Struggles: Caregiver Dread
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Caregiving Stress, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day holds, or would you prefer to crawl back under the covers and remain there? If you are feeling more dread than delight as you think through your caregiving tasks for the day, you […]