There are a lot of things to think about when a loved one is about to have major surgery. After the procedure is complete and recovery has begun, there are even more questions to consider. Is there a risk of falling? What is the medication schedule? Does your loved one need help a few hours a day or require round…
For caregivers, navigating a senior’s medical needs can be a confusing and daunting task. Here are 5 key questions caregivers should always ask. According to theconversation.com, The population of seniors, or people age 65 or over, in the United States neared 48 million last year and is steadily growing. Consequently, millions of adult children find themselves taking care of their…
WebMD, a great resource of information. The second half of your life can bring some of your most rewarding decades. You may be more confident than your younger self. You gain wisdom and patience. Sure, your hair sprouts more grays and your face sports more lines. But you can grow older with your body and mind as healthy as they…
According to ProstateCancer.net, the median age of prostate cancer diagnosis is 66 years old, with the highest proportion of those diagnosed between 65 and 74 years old, followed closely by those between 55 and 64 years old. Only about 10% of all prostate cancer cases are considered early-onset and affect men younger than 55 years old. The median age of…
According to Cancer.net, knowing how cancer and subsequent treatment might affect seniors is important when it comes to care. Here are some tips on how to prepare for some situations older adults with cancer might face. Age is the greatest risk factor for developing cancer. In fact, 60% of people who have cancer are 65 or older. So are 60%…
Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac offices in Montgomery County MD and Fairfax County, VA include care for disabled people. If you’re a caregiver for a disabled family member, you’re probably used to doing it all. From providing help and support within the home to running errands, it can be a full-time job. It can also be exhausting. It’s important that…
August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that may need to be treated differently as a person ages. The American Academy of Dermatology Association provides several ways to treat psoriasis at age 65 and beyond. Psoriasis is a chronic condition, which means you may treat it for life. As your body changes with age, though, you may…
In order to age-in-place successfully, there are important things to consider. Steve Lorberbaum, owner of Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac in Montgomery County, MD speaks with Bonnie Friedman on her podcast about resources that are available. This 30-minute podcast provides an overview of the Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac business owned by Steve Lorberbaum and located in Bethesda, Maryland. His…
So you’ve decided to book a family vacation that includes your aging parents. Now you’re wondering how you can make sure the memories you create on the trip are the kind you’ll remember fondly, and not the ones you’ll want to forget. The answer, according to adult children who have done it, is to plan carefully — and then to…
Summer tends to bring with it a sense of excitement and a desire to get outside and be active. That’s great, but for seniors who have a higher sensitivity to heat, a little more caution needs to be exercised when it comes to making plans in the sun. Stay hydrated. The standard suggestion is to aim to drink 6-8 cups…
