As the holiday season approaches, many caregivers may be considering travel plans to visit family and friends in different cities or states. If you are traveling with a loved one who is elderly or disabled, it’s a good idea for caregivers to plan this travel well in advance to make the trip easier for everyone involved.
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READ MOREUse respite care to avoid holiday stress
The holidays are often a stressful time, and that’s especially true for someone caring for an elderly loved one. The additional of cooking, having relatives come from out of town and finding time to go Christmas shopping can add up, but making use of respite care can help alleviate caused by caregiving during the holiday season.
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READ MORERespite for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s takes a lot of heart. If you are a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know firsthand the heartbreak of seeing their mental health decline. As you continue caring with …
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READ MORETwo New Alzheimer’s Caregiver Resources
Both resources are free and designed to help users provide better care to their family members. For instance, the Alzheimer’s Navigator relies on a survey that caregivers can take to provide them with tips ranging from financial planning to helping their loved ones complete daily activities.
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READ MORESupporting Every Phase of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s and dementia are well-known diseases that affect people’s lives as they age. Supporting people with memory inhibiting diseases is something we do every day. We see the challenges that Alzheimer’s causes on every front, and are here to provide …
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READ MOREHurricane Sandy Hurts Seniors
Hurricane Sandy Highlights Vulnerability of Senior Population As Hurricane Sandy demonstrated earlier this month, natural disasters can cause a number of unforeseen circumstances, and that is especially true when it comes to senior care. Older adults are often hit harder …
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READ MOREPrevent Glaucoma by Knowing the Risks
The best way to combat glaucoma is for older adults and care providers to stay ahead of the condition. While the damage to the optic nerve is permanent, recognizing risk factors and getting the disease diagnosed early can allow doctors to slow its progression.
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READ MOREKeeping Seniors Safe During the Winter
Winter poses unique challenges to people of all ages, but that is especially true for older adults. Everything from cold weather to slippery walkways can be dangerous, and sometimes it’s up to senior care providers to take steps to help older adults stay safe once winter arrives.
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READ MOREParkinson’s Detected through Speech Changes
Parkinson’s affects approximately 1 million Americans, and experts estimate that about 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. It can be difficult to identify the most subtle early signs of the disease, but new research suggests something as simple as voice recording may be able to diagnose the condition, according to The Daily Mail.
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READ MOREIndependence without Driving
For many seniors, maintaining the ability to drive is key to an independent lifestyle, but sometimes anything from loss of vision to disability can get in the way. While having to give up the keys can certainly be a step back, there are a number of ways family caregivers can help their loved ones keep their independence.
