Care Support for Elders After a TBI

Care Support for Elders After a TBI

After your older loved one suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), the level of in-home care they need may increase drastically. For those over 65, care and recovery from a TBI can be intense. The injury may have also impacted their ability to care for...
Protecting Elders that Want to Live Alone

Protecting Elders that Want to Live Alone

As your parent or older loved one ages, daily life may become more challenging. However, many elders will resist home care or moving in with younger family members. Finding the right avenues to discuss elder care options can be challenging. This article will help...
Caring for a Bedridden Elder

Caring for a Bedridden Elder

If your older or disabled loved one has become bedridden, there are several important aspects of their care that you will need to be aware of. Bedridden individuals need specific, tailored care to help prevent complications like bedsores and improve health outcomes....
Proactive Diabetes Care At Home

Proactive Diabetes Care At Home

Diabetes care can be a lifelong challenge for many people. And for older adults, care can be much more important. Being proactive with how you care for your body with diabetes is essential to maintaining a healthy blood sugar level. These care tips will help you be...
Hair Thinning and Loss in Older Adults

Hair Thinning and Loss in Older Adults

Hair consistently grows and regrows on your head. As we age, this cycle can be affected by changes in health, environmental factors, and more. But when does normal shedding become hair thinning? What about hair loss? This article will explore the differences between...
Discussing Cancer Diagnoses with Children

Discussing Cancer Diagnoses with Children

When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard for the whole family to process. But if you have young children, you may have to approach the news differently. The concept of cancer can be scary to young children, especially when an older loved one has...
Managing IBS With Age

Managing IBS With Age

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that can affect your daily life. IBS is a chronic condition that can be onset by changes in lifestyle, other medical conditions, or even medication side effects. If you have IBS, your condition can advance...
Important Vaccines for 65+ Adults

Important Vaccines for 65+ Adults

Vaccinations are a critical step in defending yourself and others from potentially harmful illnesses. For older individuals, vaccines can help protect against some viruses and bacterial infections that can be common causes of death for those in their age group. This...
The 7 Stages of Dementia

The 7 Stages of Dementia

If your older loved one is living with dementia, you will likely notice a decline in their cognitive understanding as the condition progresses. Their doctor may have even communicated with you and your family about what stage of cognitive impairment your loved one is...
The Holiday Season and Dementia Care

The Holiday Season and Dementia Care

The holidays are a time for family and tradition, and the stress of planning and preparation. But when your older loved one is living with dementia, it can be a more stressful time than usual. Dementia can bring several challenges to the holiday season. This article...