Sep
02
2015
Consider some additional tips to assist and improve the quality of home life for your elderly parents.
-- Remove clutter.
If there are boxes, piles of newspapers & magazines, small tables, and/or other items in the hall or in common walking...
Aug
26
2015
Passing along a few "senior tips" this week and next for consideration. Simple suggestions which may improve quality of life at home for aging mom and dad.
-- Install grab bars.
Grab bars are essential for people as they get older...
Aug
17
2015
The title is probably misleading...seniors should maintain proper nutritional intake year round. But during summer months, many times the heat and humidity effect energy levels, and appetite. Similar to water intake, sometimes elders need to eat proper foods even...
Aug
10
2015
Summer is here. Finally! However, along with high temperatures comes humidity, and some heat exhaustion. It’s more important than ever for the elderly, and family caregivers, to remain alert to water in-take and proper hydration.
Many times we rely on...
Aug
03
2015
If you observe that an elderly person seems hesitant to talk openly about issues related to his or her care, or caregivers, this should be a "red flag" and alert you to the potential that abuse may be occurring....
Jul
27
2015
In general, members of the elder population who are being abused demonstrate discomfort and anxiety when in the presence of an abuser. They may even tell someone, if possible, that they are being mistreated. But those who suffer with...
Jul
21
2015
I opened my email this morning to find the following. Thought I would re-post this brief message from the Social Security Administration and "spread the word"...
"July 19th through 25th marks the celebration of our second National my Social Security...
Jul
20
2015
It certainly seems timely to continue our discussion on summer weather and the effects of heat. Today the air is heavy, and temperatures are pushing 90 degrees. Not an easy day to be outside...or inside without the benefit of...
Jul
17
2015
Check on elderly loved ones during heat waves just as you would during any emergency or natural disaster. Take these steps to keep them safe:
-- If the home has air conditioning, be sure it is in good working order....
Jul
07
2015
As we grow older, our bodies are less able to regulate temperature, and we perspire less. Some of the medications taken by the elderly population can interfere with fluid balance. Elders are less able to tell when they are...