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The signs of elderly abuse can be subtle. If you suspect a caregiver of abusing your senior loved one, these are the most important signs to look out for.
Continue ReadingThe holidays are a time for family, gathering together to celebrate all that we have in common. For many families, this includes elderly parents who may need some extra help and support. This can be a difficult conversation to have, but we mustn't put it off. In this blog post, we will discuss how to have a family meeting during the holidays without it feeling like an ambush. We'll give you tips on how to broach the subject of your elderly parent's caretaking needs in a way that is respectful and doesn't interrupt the holiday celebrations.
Continue ReadingThe responsibility of helping your aging parents deal with the death of a loved one is inevitable. Assisting your surviving grieving parent through the death of their spouse can prove difficult because your grief from losing a parent, and your parent's grief are completely different. Though we all experience grief differently, there are many ways you can offer support to your grieving parent during this challenging time.
Continue ReadingCaring for a senior loved one from afar is never easy. You may feel like you are missing out on the day-to-day issues that matter to them, and this can be frustrating. Thankfully, there are ways to stay connected without being in the same place as them all of the time. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for caring for seniors who live far away.
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Although the risk of stroke is higher in senior adults, it can hit a person of any age. Statistics show that about 800k people suffer from stroke every year in the US. Many of these eventually get discharged from the hospital to go and continue the stroke recovery journey at home. Therefore, caregivers need to learn how best to look after their loved ones who have had a stroke.
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