In this caregiver's guide, let's check out the importance of regular checkups for seniors, the benefits of regular checkups for them, and how to choose the right medical professional to look after them.
As a caregiver, becoming knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid programs is essential to ensuring your loved one receives the appropriate care and support. That's why we've created this guide to help you distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid and explore how they can work together to keep seniors in their homes.
Explore some simple tips to help you identify and remove everyday poisonous household items that may cause a threat to your pet's health. Read on to learn more.
Protect your elderly loved ones from harm by learning about the most common poisonous household items that pose a threat to seniors. From cleaning products to medications, learn about potential hazards and how to keep them out of the way to make your home safe for those who matter most.
We've listed some uncommon signs of a Heart Attack you need to look out for in your senior loved one.
Exercise is not only beneficial for your health, but it can also be a good source of fun. In this article, we cover four activities that senior individuals can do to improve both their heart and their mental health.
Finding affordable medicines and supplies in 2023 is necessary for caregivers and adult children who are taking care of elderly parents. Here are some options to save money.
There are many reasons for gifting bedridden or wheelchair-bound seniors. Learn some great ideas that will surely bring a smile to their faces.
Yesterday my mom fell victim to a scammer. Of all the people in the world, she would be the last person I would think that would fall for a scam. You see, she may be 87 years old, but she is fully cognizant and very suspicious of everything and everyone. She reads the newspaper and watches the news daily; generally, she tells me about all the recent scams for me to watch out for.
In order to save yourself from feeling angry, sad, hurt or heartbroken over your friends and family not helping you in your time of need, give Senior Helpers a call.
By Sheree Ellingson
If you think that you should not file a claim against your long-term care insurance, give me a call. I will look at your policy, see if you qualify, explain how long a time period is to be covered and for the total face value the policy will provide. We can see if the best time is now to start a claim or if you should wait.
By Sheree Ellingson
Okay, I know, you are really getting into these “Hmmmm moments” however; I want to talk about a different subject this week. More “Hmmm moments” in next blog.
I am always on the look out for alternative methods, ideas, medications, medical equipment, etcetera for any type of diagnosed conditions. Approximately five years ago, I was learning about Parkinson’s (remarkably interesting disease). I have a friend Michele who had told me on several occasions that she could not smell anything. Michele said the doctors said, “That’s happens sometimes, no big deal.” After taking these classes, I found out one of the first possible signs of Parkinson’s is losing the sense of smell; up to 10 years prior to any other signs.
Let’s talk about pelvic fractures. When my middle child was involved in Pony Club many years ago, she was in a competition for jumping her pony over fences. At the beginning of the weekend when the competition was going to occur, Christopher Reeves (Superman) fell head-first, over his horse’s shoulders, causing him to be paralyzed.
Let’s talk about knee replacements. That’s a painful conversation! I have found that in general men do better after a knee replacement than women do. Why is that? I know the man’s knee replacement device is supposed to be different than a woman’s device; however, even if the replacement is the correct device, men still do better overall.
I have been in the senior care industry for going on 14 years now and over those years I have noticed several things that make me go “Hmmm!”
At first glance, dental care may not seem like such an important issue, but the reality is that it can have a direct impact on the rest of the body. Learn why oral health is an important part of maintaining your overall health.
We know all families are different and the dynamics that build those families are what make each one unique. Our goal is to help all families no matter what part of the journey they are on. It begins by doing your best to honor a promise you made to your loved one.
They have saved their entire lives to be able to afford their “future” and when you believe the time has come to spend their money on today’s needs or wants, they refuse to spend the money. Sound familiar? The Great Depression left a lasting impression on our seniors.
End of life conversations are hard to have. As hard as that conversation can be, a plan is needed to prevent confusion on what your loved one's wishes are. There are some different end of life forms and knowing which are appropriate is important and here's why.
Do your parents have a long-term care policy? Let us talk about that. I am finding more and more seniors who have long-term care policies where the senior has not filed a claim because they are “waiting” till a time when they really need it. Does this describe your parent?
Social Distancing-is it dragging you down? I, who am a total introvert and truly love to be by myself am feeling overwhelmed at this point.
After the holidays, what did you see? As we start a new year, let us reflect on what we saw during the holidays. If you came to visit your elderly parent, what did you notice that’s different?
Today, I’m going to take you on a little journey. A glimpse of five minutes in the life of a senior with Alzheimer’s. Take a deep breath, breathe in, hold it and breathe out. Do you feel relaxed? Good, now let’s start on our journey.
In order to stay informed, our staff is continually taking courses offered on all types of diseases and health issues. I’ve had an acquaintance for several years who had stated she had lost her sense of smell and the doctors just told her, “sometimes this happens, no worries.” After taking several classes on Parkinson’s, I found an interesting fact...
I meet with families every day where the daughter is overwrought and tired from taking care of her parents. Even if it is just a few hours per day and especially if you are the only one taking care of your parent full-time; caregiving takes its toll.