Simple Ways to Keep Track of Medications
It isn’t unusual for a senior to have several different doctors with different specialties. Because these physicians may each prescribe different medications, it is important that each physician know exactly what medications the senior is taking in order to avoid complications. Make a list of all the medicines the senior is taking, including: Prescription drugs […]
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointments
Studies show that a typical visit to a doctor averages only 15 to 20 minutes. Additionally, a doctor’s appointment can often seem overwhelming, making it difficult to remember all the questions that need answering during a short appointment. In fact, nearly half of the U.S. population has difficulty understanding health information, and as a result, […]
Shortage of Geriatricians – What It Means for You
Today, there is about one geriatrician for every 2,699 Americans aged 75 and older. By 2030, the American Geriatrics Society estimates that while the population of older adults will have doubled to 70 million, the proportion of geriatricians will have dropped to a massive shortage of only one geriatrician per 5,549 American seniors. Why are […]
It’s OK to Accept Help: How Home Care Smoothes the Transitions of MS
Due to the changeability and oftentimes unpredictability of multiple sclerosis symptoms, the type and degree of help needed varies from person to person and may even vary from time to time for the same individual. Because of this, a person with MS may be hesitant to accept assistance with daily activities. However, an experienced caregiver can […]
Stop Losing Sleep Over MS Fatigue: Tips to Help
If you have MS, you know that the fatigue associated with MS is not like an ordinary feeling of tiredness. Rather it feels like the fatigue one would associate with the flu. This sort of fatigue can really wear a person down over time, but there are methods to help relieve this most common MS […]
How Taking Care of the Mind, Body, and Spirit Relieves Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Nourishing the mind, body and spirit is essential to managing any disease, but really plays a big role for someone with multiple sclerosis. Fatigue, poor diet and unmanaged stress can exacerbate symptoms as well as make one more vulnerable to illnesses such as influenza and pneumonia. Consider enlisting the assistance of a professional in-home caregiver […]
Simple Home Adaptations to Enhance Safety of Persons with Low Vision
Enhancing independence for a person who is sight impaired can be as straightforward as simple home modifications that make activities safer and more convenient. Evaluating and modifying the home does not have to be expensive or difficult. The key things to keep in mind are to reduce clutter and pay special attention to the basic […]
Never ignore these diabetes symptoms
Diabetes care is an everyday event, and some days you will naturally feel better than others. However, there are some diabetes symptoms that should never be ignored, and which require a physician’s attention. Here are a few important examples: Frequent urination Extreme thirst or hunger Acting drunk Strange behavior can also signal low blood sugar […]
Reasons why diabetes and homecare are a good match
Did you know that 23.1% of seniors over the age of 60 have diabetes? If diabetes is left untreated or not properly cared for, it could result in complications such as heart disease and stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputation. So how can a home caregiver assist a diabetic? Here are a few examples: A […]
Respite Care for the Sandwich Generation
Caring for a frail or disabled loved one requires a mountain of patience, energy and commitment. Too often caregivers get run down and even sick because they have not taken time for themselves. Taking a break is not an act of selfishness. It is actually an act of great giving. Caregivers should: Spend time—even ten […]