Is it possible for mom to obtain adequate care at home, or would it be preferable to move into an assisted living community that can satisfy long-term care requirements? As we become older, it can be a very trying period for our loved ones, whether it is needing to move about safety at home or…
Depression is a normal part of aging, but it can be difficult to understand and deal with. Although everyone experiences it differently, depression usually happens when they feel sad, bored, or unmotivated. But when it’s gone unchecked, it can have a negative impact on every area of our lives. Fortunately, not everyone experiences it in…
Stress can be a challenge for anyone. For aging loved ones, the stress that is felt can be compounded by the difficulty of managing their day-to-day issues. While a senior’s level and type of stress vary from person to person, our body responds to all stresses in the same way. Our body reacts to stress…
People with dementia tend to send the wrong signal to others. They may behave differently, but their emotions or what they even mean may be entirely different from that behavior. This makes the entire situation a lot more difficult for the people suffering from it, and even for their loved ones. It pays to know…
When it comes to eye problems after 60s, it isn’t uncommon for older individuals to lose sight beyond the normal, age-related vision changes. Vision loss occurs in varying degrees and forms, and such issues can limit a person’s ability to carry out their daily activities and tasks. Here are the most common forms of eye…
A bathroom for an aging parent can be a dangerous place. The walls may not have enough grab bars, and the floor may be wet and slippery. To make sure your aging parent is as safe as possible in the bathroom, in the retirement community, or even at home, read our bathroom safety for aging parents.…
Caregiver burnout is a tough subject to talk about. It’s not just a nurse, doctor, or social worker who can run into this issue – it could quickly happen to any caregiver. As a caregiver to a golden-age loved one, you will find yourself facing certain situations and circumstances. Some of them will be good…
Changes in energy levels are common in mature adults and affect your daily life. Your joints feel more pain, and lethargy becomes a part and parcel of life. Even simple tasks can become too exhausting, which is sad, to say the least. It has become harder for mature adults to keep their energy levels high…
Hallucinations and delusions are common in people with dementia. False impressions are characterized as hallucinations and to the person who is experiencing them, they are extremely real. Delusions, on the other hand, are firmly held fixed ideas or attitudes that are not founded on evidence. It doesn’t matter if the incorrect ideas and attitudes are…
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when the force at which the blood is rushing through the veins is constantly too high over the day. There are many different causes, such as underlying health conditions or unhealthy lifestyle habits. However, regardless of the cause, a higher than normal blood pressure can be a…