Caring for a loved one can be challenging. Family caregivers often find it difficult to balance the demands of their own lives with the pressures of providing consistent help. Many caregivers also grapple with difficult issues and choices. Is an aging parent safe at home alone? Is it time to move a loved one to an assisted living facility or…
According to The Washington Post, Grocery store chains throughout the D.C. region and the nation are making changes to their hours and allowing older shoppers and those with weakened immune systems to shop earlier than others in response to the coronavirus. Safeway said it is reserving two hours every Tuesday and Thursday morning to allow older residents, pregnant women and…
There are times when a Family Caregiver can't imagine moving their aging parent out of their home, even when it becomes more difficult for them to live independently. Many seniors struggle to do things for themselves, from dressing to cooking meals. While Family Caregivers want to be there to help as much as possible, many have a job and a…
Pet Therapy Can Help Seniors Living At Home Alone Older adults living at home by themselves can get lonely, sad, bored, or angry. If you have a pet, you may understand how much better that furry bundle of joy can make you feel when you’re having a bad day. They can have the same effect on seniors living at…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s just about every day that I see senior adults walking dogs in my neighborhood. I wonder what would happen if those seniors could no longer take care of their dogs or make the trip to the store to pick up their food. What about getting to the groomer or the vet? If they moved to senior living, would they be…
High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure are some of the factors that put one in three American at an increased risk of kidney failure. There are several things that can be done to keep kidneys as healthy as possible. This article from Cleveland Clinic provides more details and suggestions. High blood pressure, diabetes or a…
If you are a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be familiar with the challenges that happen in the late afternoon and early evening. If your loved one becomes agitated, restless, irritable or confused, they are probably experiencing ‘Sundowning’, also known as late day confusion. Sundowning can also continue into the night, making it…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Assisting Hands of Potomac provides an informative program at Leisure World on February 18th at Montgomery County Stroke Association’s monthly meeting. Assisting Hands of Potomac will talk about the importance of having a daily dose of Creative Engagement. The talk will include a demonstration on Making Memories Together game and its use as a tool to engage those living with…
Heart failure develops over time and as the heart weakens. While this condition sounds scary, it doesn’t imply that the heart has stopped working or about to stop working. This article from AgingCare debunks some of the myths and takes a look at heart failure in the elderly. When a person has heart failure, it means that their heart is…
We hear it almost daily as we drive to work, or between programs we watch on the TV. It's the message about how exercise is important, or should be important, in our daily lives. Seniors who exercise get results. In fact, older adults who maintain a consistent exercise regimen can have hearts that look 30 years younger! This article from…
