Caregiving

As individuals age, it's natural to require some extra support and care. We know when it comes to deciding the type of care that an elderly person needs, the options can be overwhelming. Learn about assisted living, nursing home, and home care options here.

Caring for an elderly loved one is a full-time job that requires consideration of each and every detail of the patient’s daily life. But what about long-distance caregiving?

In recent years, online shopping has only grown more popular, allowing anyone to access meals, clothing, medication, and a range of services right from their own home.

If you’re providing unpaid care to another adult with health needs, you’re not alone. In fact, almost  one in five people serve as home caregivers in the United States, and the number is rising.

Aging in place is about keeping older adults connected to their home and community while also catering to their health and safety needs.

Each room in the home poses its own unique safety risks. When choosing to age at home, seniors should have important living room safety measures in place in order to continue living safely and independently.

The kitchen is considered the heart of the home but it is also a room that is filled with safety risks, especially for those aging at home and who may be experiencing a decline in vision, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, or cognitive function. 

Bedroom safety for seniors is important as falls are the leading cause of injury in the elderly, resulting in over 2.8 million emergency department hospital admissions annually. Since we spend a significant amount of our lives sleeping, bedroom safety for seniors should be a high priority consideration for family caregivers and others caring for a n elderly person.

Whether your physical capabilities are changing due to age, illness, injury, or post-surgery, bathroom safety should be a priority concern for you when getting around your home. Accidents can happen to anyone, and given the nature of the bathroom setting one slip can have devastating consequences. Fortunately, there are ways for you to continue using your bathroom independently and as safely as possible.

Dementia is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms often affecting memory loss, language, mood, and movement. Dementia manifests differently based on the cause and part of the brain affected, and while it can’t be treated, some remedies like weight loss, diet, exercise, and quality sleep can help slow down the progression of dementia.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system. It affects a person’s movement, facial features, and speech. There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but people with the condition can learn to manage its symptoms and prevent complications.

Cholesterol, a fat-like substance, has been linked to a number of health problems like high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Doctors and health researchers alike have advocated for a change in lifestyle to lower cholesterol levels.