Urinary tract infections are not always evident to seniors or their family members. When Allison’s mother had a UTI, she was glassy-eyed, confused and had a low-grade fever. Allison and her sister thought these were symptoms associated with their mom’s chronic depression. It wasn’t until their mom mentioned pain during urination that they realized it [...]
“Everything happens for a reason” “This is God’s plan” “At least it’s not cancer” “Think positive thoughts” “God won’t give you more than you can handle” “At least your ____ had a long life” “You look really tired” “Your _____ WAS a beautiful person” “You need to make time for yourself” “Why don’t you get some [...]
Adults in the sandwich generation know the call, “Come over now, your Dad fell” or “Your Mom needs you more than work…”. Many Americans have no paid or unpaid family or sick leave. As a result, many family caregivers lose pay or their jobs. According to AARP: Most family caregivers work full or part-time while [...]
Movies from the past can bring up positive memories for older loved ones. We encourage family members to sit down with their aging parent and watch a movie that might stir up stories from their past. You may be surprised by what you learn about your loved one! Movie nights can become precious family [...]
Are you worried about a loved one getting out of bed on their own? There is important information to consider before purchasing assistive devices for your loved one. According to the FDA, 803 incidents of patients caught, trapped, entangled, or strangled in beds with rails were reported to the FDA between 1985 and January 1st [...]
JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News and Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News Photos by Heidi de Marco and Frank Carlson, PBS NewsHour and Randall Hill With a bullet in her gut, her voice choked with pain, Dee Hill pleaded with the 911 dispatcher for help. “My husband accidentally shot me,” Hill, 75, of The Dalles, Ore., [...]
Many adult caregivers and family members have experienced the “junk wars” with elderly loved ones. Christmas lights that don’t work, Tupperware lids without matching containers, clothes that no longer fit, enough yarn to make a sweater for a house…. the list could go on and on. Start ASAP Chances are you will find items in [...]
Did you know the 70% of seniors list reading as something they enjoy? We found books that will make your aging loved one laugh, feel intrigued and get lost in a story. No one is too old to be drawn into a novel. While seniors might have trouble seeing small print, there are many assistive [...]
Over time you may notice yourself or a loved one become less active in later years. Getting out of the house is an important part of mental and physical health. The temptation for seniors to sit and watch television grows as their mobility decreases with age. We recommend that caregivers, family members, and friends encourage [...]
There comes a time when family members start to notice that their elderly parents need assistance. Family caregivers encounter many difficult conversations from driving, personal care, housework, and finances. Hard conversations can leave older adults feeling like they are not in control of their life. This feeling would make anyone frustrated or angry. We [...]
