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It is not uncommon for the elderly to get shingles. If your aging parent ever had chickenpox, and she hasn’t had the shingles vaccination, she could very well develop shingles. Shingles is a painful rash that is caused by a viral infection. The reason it is linked to chickenpox is that it is caused by…
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Many seniors may be struggling with low vision or impaired vision which may keep them from doing things. If you notice your senior’s quality of life is slipping, it could be due to vision impairment. If this happens, it’s time to consider companion care at home professionals. This is a way to ensure a senior…
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When an aging parent loses their vision, their need for help around the house will increase dramatically. It’s important to adapt your caregiving to your senior’s new normal, and to bring in more help when you can’t be there. While your mom may no need 24-hour home care services every day, she will need more…
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Is your senior loved one depressed? Do you know how to spot the signs of depression in seniors? May is Mental Health Awareness Month and now is the perfect time to learn more about depression in seniors and how to spot the signs. Depression is something that more than half of all seniors will deal…
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Arthritis is such a common condition, but there are a lot of misconceptions and myths around it. If your elderly family member has been diagnosed with arthritis, there are some things you should know that can help both of you to make this a better experience. Following just a few of these tips may make…
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As a family caregiver, one of your top concerns is probably going to be the management of your elderly loved one’s health. There are different aspects of this topic that you might want to learn more about. Hopefully, the information you get from this guide can help to prepare you when caring for your elderly…
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Seasonal depression can affect anyone at any age. It is when overwhelming feelings of sadness occur around the same time every year. For most people, it happens during fall and winter and lessens when there is more sun during the spring and summer. There are many theories as to why seasonal depression happens, but the…
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