Elder Care Guide (Page 33)
Mental Health Dementia Research Breakthroughs
New research to help life with dementia Dementia is an incredibly distressing condition, both for the person, often elderly, who is enduring it, and for their friends and family. As the illness progresses, the patient's memory can mean that he or she does not recognise even the most intimate members of their families. Now there is new hope, with research breakthroughs that may promise better... ❯❯❯
5 Ways Caregivers Benefit From Medical Alert Systems for Seniors
Whether you are a family member caring for an elderly loved one or a hired caregiver offering the services that will ensure your senior patients receive the support they need, providing round-the-clock care for someone dealing with physical or mental illness or even incapacitation can be extremely demanding. Although you certainly want to make sure that the seniors in your life are safe, healthy,... ❯❯❯
Dementia Research: There Is Light At The End Of The Tunnel.
Research scientists in Britain are striving to rid society of Dementia. There are teams of scientists striving to develop preventative treatment strategies, to find new ways to diagnose the disease and ultimately, cure it. Top British scientists are pursuing groundbreaking, innovative research programmes and their goal is to rid the world of Dementia. Dementia is a general term for decline in... ❯❯❯
When is the Right Time to Retire your Driver's Licence?
Many people are heavily reliant on their ability to drive, and this is something that we start to take for granted over the years. However, as we get older our abilities and capabilities can change quite dramatically and this can affect the ability to drive safely amongst other things. After decades of driving, it can be quite difficult to think about retiring your driving licence. However, you... ❯❯❯
Senior Care: Anticipating And Handling It
Senior care is becoming a hot topic today. The average age of most developed countries is increasing. Along with this increase in longevity comes an increase in various needs associated with age. More and more middle-aged adults have to face a host of issues as their parents retire and begin to experience the slow loss of physical and mental faculties. Common Senior Care Issues • Signs Many... ❯❯❯
Common Symptoms and Causes of Neck Pain
Next to back pain, neck pain is one of the most common forms of chronic pain. Pain in the neck can be caused by a number of different factors, like sleeping in the wrong position and even bad posture. And because our necks spend a majority of the time keeping our 8-pound heads upright, the pain can be even more excruciating and uncomfortable. Moreover, neck pain can be caused by a number of... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Pain Management Tips for Seniors
Millions upon millions of people suffer from chronic pain. However, it seems like the elderly bear the brunt of this affliction, mainly due to the effects that aging can have. Aging can have a tsunami effect on the body and can effect the bones, joints and muscles and can cause a number of diseases, like osteoporosis, which can cause excruciating pain. A whopping 88% of elderly people report some... ❯❯❯
How to Find a Reputable Nursing Home for Your Elderly Parent
For every son or daughter, there might come that sad day when your parent needs additional assistance to live on his or her own. If they are having trouble with their memory, motor skills or are having a hard time with taking care of themselves, your best option is to find a nursing home so that they don’t hurt themselves by falling or get ill by forgetting to take their medication or not eating.... ❯❯❯
How to Prevent Respiratory Infections in Seniors
As you get older, the chance that a simple infection or illness can transform into something more dangerous increases dramatically. For senior citizens, even a cold or a flu can be deadly. You certainly want your senior friend or family member to live out their days with comfort and happiness, but you cannot leave things to chance. One serious problem that can occur is a respiratory infection.... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Senior Driving Safety Tips
Slowing down is a natural part of getting older. Time marches on whether we notice it or not, but hopefully you find a way to stop and enjoy your sunset years before it’s all over and done with. Senior citizens offer a wealth of value to anyone who takes the time to look for it. With decades of wisdom, seniors understand more about the way of the world than most of us will ever know. But one... ❯❯❯
