Factors to Consider Before Moving an Aging Loved One
The clues often start small: a phone call about a lost car, a stove left on or finding expired food tucked in the fridge. Add stumbling over clutter or a recent fall and the question becomes unavoidable: Is it still safe for my aging parent to live alone?
How Do Bedsores Develop?
A bedsore is a type of ulcer that arises from pressure or friction repeatedly applied to one area. Individuals develop them after being bedridden for a period of time or having reduced sensation in one part of the body. In addition to staying in bed during injury or surgery recovery, this condition can occur from long-term wheelchair use or wearing a cast.
When Does Alzheimer’s Require Long-Term Care?
When your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, the decision to place them in long-term care can be difficult. Ideally, you would prefer to keep them at home in a familiar environment to help decrease distress. Yet memory care communities keep patients experiencing the later stages of this disease safe, with specially trained nursing staff. As…
4 Tips to Care for an Aging Loved One
When an aging loved one requires a caregiver, one family member may choose to take on this responsibility. Yet caring for someone who has been diagnosed with a serious illness or is recovering from an injury can be overwhelming. Oftentimes, older adults have complicated health issues that can add more stress to the situation. For…