In Home Care
Recently, my wife and I engaged in an exercise that far too few couples (or individuals) ever get around to doing. For several hours we discussed and completed a document detailing our “wishes” regarding how we want to be treated if we become seriously ill. We also discussed and wrote down how we want to [...]
To a caregiver the outward symptoms of physical illness are pretty obvious. Aches, pains, or other persistent complaints can all be indicative of an underlying health issue. However, not all illnesses manifest themselves in the physical to cause such outward symptoms. Mental illnesses, such as depression, can have symptoms that mimic something as simple as [...]
Continue reading about Depression in the Elderly, Caregiver Advice
Everyone has mood swings and it is something caregivers have to deal with. We often run the gamut of emotions several times a day. Various triggers in our lives can evoke feelings of anger, sadness, and frustration – among others. Having a support system is important so that we may talk through our feelings. In [...]
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Many of us do not get the proper nutrition that our bodies require from the foods that we consume. In general, most people do not maintain a healthy and well balanced diet from which the nutrients could be derived. Failing to do this could result in a number of adverse health effects due to vitamin [...]
All of us experience insomnia at some point in our lives. Any disruption to our daily routine or schedules can throw our internal clocks out of whack. Time changes, foods we consume during the day, worry, stress, and illness are just some of the reasons why falling asleep may be difficult for us at times. [...]
Continue reading about Sleep Issues of a Senior, Home Care Advice
As we age, hardly any part of our body remains what it used to be. We lose muscle mass and skin tone. Our gait slows, our teeth may come loose, or our hair may begin to fall out. We may slur our speech a little bit, become hard of hearing, or just plain forget things [...]
When choosing an in-home care provider for an elderly loved one, it is imperative to make the best match possible between the provider and the client. Once a compatibility has been established, there are certain things that family members must make in-home care providers aware of to ensure that their elderly loved one receive the [...]
Continue reading about Things An In-Home Care Provider Needs To Know
For many of us, expressing ourselves creatively serves as a release. We can lose ourselves and our worries in a project that is soothing and comforting to us. Creative outlets allow us to escape from reality – even if for a short time. They challenge us to learn and try new things, while motivating us [...]
The home health care environment is the ideal place to watch the food intake of an elderly loved one. Aside from any food allergies or dietary restrictions imposed by a client’s health care provider, there are a number of foods that the senior population should also avoid due to other health and safety issues. As we [...]
