Heat related fatigue or illness effecting elderly parents can take many forms, including rapid breathing, weakness or fainting, headaches, and confusion. First and foremost, replenish the elderly - or anyone suffering from heat related issues - with water, which is...

An elderly parent with dementia can be an extremely difficult case for family members. Stress, frustration, lack of sleep, physical breakdowns can be characteristic of caregivers who are attempting to help aging seniors. Family caregivers may be putting their...

In addition to our elderly parents, other family members may also suffer from denial. Have you ever said to yourself, "Mom and Dad seem ok. When I spoke with them last week, they said everything was fine." Can you honestly...

"You don't need to worry about it...I can do it myself". How many times have you heard such a statement from your elderly parents? The subject of conversation could be almost anything. Have you cut the lawn? Have you had breakfast/lunch...

Came across this post recently...an interesting issue for seniors. Does the body metabolize prescribed meds? According to the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 200,000 older adults are hospitalized annually due to "adverse drug reactions". And 55 percent of...

Health care costs will likely be your biggest retirement expense. For older adults, saving for retirement is only a start. Having enough financial resources and flexibility to live in retirement, PLUS cover expected health care costs as you grow...

Re-posting a recent home care industry blog... For years now, home care has been a more affordable option than any other type of senior care. Compared to the services available in nursing homes and assisted living residences, the cost for...

Market trends to be aware of as the life expectancy of our elderly parents continues to change the population demographic in the U.S. -- Financial assets, and debt: According to a recent market report, elders age 75+ average approximately $150,000...

Population and demographic shifts...technology improvements...financial restrictions...all are areas effected by our changing marketplace. I will highlight various trends taking shape in my next two blog entries. - The healthcare industry continues to grow. Some projections forecast greater than 25% growth...

Re-posting a blog post from ElderCare Matters. I hear this question frequently, and this is a quick and simple explanation... **************************************************************************** What are some early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often confused as being the same, but they’re...