9 Tips to Make Doctor Appointments More Effective for Seniors
Doctor’s appointments are an excellent place for an advocate, whether it is family member, a friend or hired help. There is usually a tremendous amount of important information dispelled in a very short amount of time and having a second set of ears can make all the difference. If it is not possible to have…
Seniors’ Secrets to Long Lasting Love
Scientists have often wondered why humans live so much longer than other mammals. Even before modern medicine, human’s lives were quite long by mammalian standards. Anthropologists speculate that, during prehistory, the advantage for humans who lived long was that they were able to increase the likelihood of their younger relatives surviving by passing on useful…
6 Ideas to Quell the Stress of Caregiving ~ (bubble bath not included)
There is a lot of beneficial self-help information out there for caregivers. Perhaps more every day as our elder population increases and more of us find ourselves in the complex role of caregiving. Many articles will tell you to learn from the experience and find some personal growth. The other day I was feeling blue and when someone told me, “You must…
Medical Emergency ~ Being Prepared as a Caregiver
Are you prepared for the possibility of a medical emergency for either yourself or a loved one? Collecting and writing down some important information could make a world of difference in the outcome of a difficult situation. After talking to a dear friend who was recently in an auto accident, I have put together a list on what a health…
Robbed of Your Sight? Glaucoma Possible Thief
As we age, our eye sight is a sensory experience that is often challenged. In honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month we are highlighting the “the sneak thief of sight”. Glaucoma is called this since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without…
Getting the Respite You Need – Adult Day Care
As I read through the posts on our forum and discussion board, there is a concern that comes up frequently for caregivers and it looks something like this: “When my father-in-law passed away & my mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer’s, had to move in with us in March of this year, I thought I could deal…
