Gratitude is, in itself, one of the most powerful forces that we have to work with. The problem is that in our modern, fast paced world, too often we don’t stop to appreciate the things that other people do for us, for our loved ones, or for those in need. If you have an elderly loved one who might require senior care soon, who relies on it, or who has relied on it, [...]
Arthritis is one of the most common ailments that affect seniors. It can begin well before the person reaches retirement age, and it can be extremely painful, or mild, depending on the type of arthritis and how advanced that it is. There are some things that can be done through elder care, though, that can help to provide relief to the individual dealing with it. Understand Arthritis There are several different types of [...]
It’s natural to be concerned about your elderly parents as they become older and pass beyond retirement age. Caring for parents in their own homes is a choice that many Americans make as adult children. Have you seen your mother start to forget medications or mix up the times of appointments? Perhaps you’ve noticed your dad doesn’t enjoy reading anymore and gets very lonely. No matter what your situation is with your parents [...]
Do you get frustrated when your elderly father, who has hearing issues, deliberately turns off his hearing aid? What about when he is being cared for by home care for the elderly? Maybe you’ve noticed that he is doing this, maybe you haven’t put the pieces of this puzzle together. Sometimes, regardless of whether the senior relies on elder care or not, they may resort to certain, less than ideal tactics to avoid [...]
Planning for Elder Care in New Jersey Approaching the subject of elder care with the family can be a challenge. Some family members may be more willing to be involved than others in deciding on what is best for an elderly loved one. The most effective way to plan for elder care with the family is to schedule a meeting. Scheduling a family meeting can sometimes be easier said than done. There [...]
Interesting research has indicated that seniors who are happy also enjoy greater mobility into their years than those who are unhappy. The findings don’t necessarily prove that happiness causes greater mobility, but it does suggest that the happier senior enjoys life more and therefore enjoys being active which in turns helps the joints stay younger and stronger. There are definitely positive physical effects produced by happiness. It’s been shown that a positive outlook [...]
Jacob and his sister Ashley hadn’t been all that close when they were growing up. Jacob was about ten years older than his sister, so he didn’t have a lot of time living with her when she was younger. As she became an adult, though, they spent more time together, doing things and getting to know one another. When their father required some form of senior care, Jacob noticed that Ashley was all [...]
Exercise is important for everyone in order to maintain overall health but for seniors with arthritis, exercise can be painful and seem impossible. Often times, the elderly who suffer from arthritis are reluctant to exercise due to the stiffness and pain in the joints. There are exercises that you can encourage a senior to partake in as part of elder care. Exercise is one of the best ways to manage pain when it [...]
Hiring an in-home care provider for your loved one can be a challenge for some family members. For one, if you don’t know much about home care services or what they provide, then you might not know where to begin with your search. No matter whether you’re going to hire an in-home care provider through an agency or as an independent contractor, it’s important that you have some key questions in the interview [...]
As you grow older, you may find yourself considering senior care. There are different reasons for needing this kind of help in your daily life as you age. Some of the reasons may be problems with mobility, memory loss or the loss of cognitive reasoning. Difficulty with hearing or vision impairment could become issues too. Also if the loss of any of these functions happens to you then you can also begin to [...]
