Many family caregivers look for a magic bullet to alter the behavior or change the course of a chronic medical condition of their senior loved ones. Some caregivers hang their hopes on what are known as superfoods. Is this a good thing? Can eating specific foods really change anything today or tomorrow to make your caregiving … Read more
Family caregivers make promises they will care for senior loved ones at home. Caregivers know they want to age in place and live the rest of their years in the home of their dreams. Sometimes this desire or dream turns into an unachievable reality, as their personal health needs and safety become more than family … Read more
For generations past, aging in place was but a dream for many seniors. More likely they would, at some point, move to a senior living facility or into their children’s home. Now we know it is a reality for most seniors. However, this isn’t as easy as some might have thought, causing family caregivers at times to … Read more
Our vision is a precious ability, something we want to remain perfect (or at least near enough) as long as possible. None of us want to even consider a time when our vision will become impaired. Seeing the sun in the sky, a bluebird in flight, or the blossom of a spring flower is a privilege … Read more
Each March we celebrate American Red Cross Month by recognizing heroes and thanking them for all they do for the community and others. Since 1881, American Red Cross volunteers have been an essential part of our nation’s response to war, natural disaster and other human suffering. We’ve seen the triumph of the human spirit as … Read more
Sundowning is a phenomenon that is faced by many caregivers of those with dementia. It’s yet another challenge faced by our senior loved ones and family caregivers. They may not realize there is a name for what happens in their home every afternoon and evening, but it causes them difficulty nonetheless. The symptoms of sundowning … Read more
February is Heart Month, when health experts want us all to remember to put our heart health on the front burner. Caregivers can help their senior loved ones remember they are never too old to adopt and maintain heart healthy habits. Heart disease is the number one killer in America. Heart attack, hypertension and stroke … Read more
As family caregivers we worry our senior loved ones are not safe at home when they’re living independently. Most caregivers are responsible (or at least feel that way) for their aging parents and their ability to safely age in place in the home of their choice. Unfortunately, caregivers may be unaware of the hazards lurking in their seniors’ … Read more
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the US and the leading cause of disability. Of the estimated 83.6 million people affected by heart disease, 42.2 million are over 60 years old. For the 60–79-year-old age group, 70.2% are men and 70.9% are women. For the 80+ year-old age group, 83.0% are men and 87.1% are women. The … Read more
