One of the first things you will notice an older adult having problems with is getting up from a chair. It could be a regular…
We received an email recently from someone who was struggling to understand and cope with her elderly mother’s behavior. She wrote: “My elderly mother has…
Home caregivers can be a great asset not only for the care recipient and other older adults in the home but for the entire family…
Many people require long-term care services as they age. Nursing homes provide 24-hour care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing,…
The role of caregiver is often thankless and usually undervalued. Caregivers are the unsung heroes of our society, who often put their own needs last…
The world is a challenging place to manage when you’re caring for someone. It can be hard enough just getting through the day-to-day tasks, but…
Psychological stress and dementia can lead seniors into being afraid at night time. Also, Sundown Syndrome (which is a group of symptoms that may occur…
Depression is not a normal part of aging. However, older adults are at increased risk for depression. There are many reasons for this. As people…
It is never advisable to leave an older adult who is bedridden alone for any length of time. This is because they are at a…
There are many reasons why an older adult would refuse medical treatment but there are things the caregiver can do to help get them to…
