Understand the Facts About Delirium in the Elderly

With its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a complicated problem to identify and manage. Older adults are especially vulnerable to delirium, so our senior care professionals have put together the following information that will help you recognize and respond appropriately if you suspect delirium in elderly loved ones. What are the symptoms of delirium […]

What to Know About Easy Bruising in Seniors

We all experience it, particularly as we grow older. Maybe while vacuuming, we run into the edge of the coffee table, never giving it a second thought. Nevertheless, by the following day, a patch of purple hues has spread across the wounded area. How could such a nasty bruise be caused by such a minor […]

Taking Steps to Improve Senior Foot Health

It’s challenging to put your best foot forward when soreness wracks every step. Foot issues are common when we get older, which is understandable; there are so many delicate bones that carry our bodies’ weight. Not just that, because they are far away from the heart, our feet might not be getting as much oxygen-rich […]

Summer Safety: Know the Signs of Heat Stroke in the Elderly

During the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm breezes to blow through the house! However, now that we are in the midst of the dog days of summer, it is necessary to take precautions and know the signs […]

Causes of Extreme Tiredness in the Elderly and Strategies to Help

Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic most of the time, no matter how much you sleep. For older adults experiencing chronic […]

Learn the Advantages of Home Health Care Services for Seniors Who Want to Age in Place

It wasn’t long ago when there was a general assumption that when we grow older, we will naturally need to move into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There’s now an increased awareness that living at home throughout aging with in-home assistance is actually a viable option. There’s also additional widespread information since the […]

Balancing Caring for Aging Parents and School-Aged Children

If your days are full of managing a home, parenting, working, caring for elderly parents, and attempting to fit in time for yourself while nurturing other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Made up of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between balancing caring for aging parents and meeting the needs of children […]

Questions to Ask When Planning Long Term Care for Aging Parents

Being together over the holidays is a good time to get caught up and an ideal time to have discussions about planning long term care for aging parents. Having an open and honest discussion around care needs, home modifications and finances is important to help meet the wishes of senior loved ones. Live Free Home […]

Tips to Help Seniors Overcome Age-Related Cognitive Impairment

Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and those who care for them, and may result from: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And more However, it is […]

The Benefits of a Healthy Diet Plan for Kidney Disease

While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a senior in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s suggested dietary plan is vital. The goal is to make certain that amounts of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. The National […]