The vast majority of seniors want to remain in their home for as long as possible. The key is to plan and prepare. Here are some important steps to aging in place. According to Forbes.com, most folks want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. An AARP survey in 2015 said that's the goal of almost 90%…
Elder care is best defined as any number of personal care and health care services available to seniors that are tailored to help meet their needs as they age. Services can include everything from home care services, assisted living, occupational therapy or transportation; the list is endless. These services provide assistance to seniors who may have trouble with daily needs.…
If you’re caring for a sick family member and their doctor has mentioned hospice care as a possibility, you probably have a number of questions. Some of the most common questions are, “What exactly is hospice care? When is the right time?” We discussed palliative care in our previous article, but hospice care differs from palliative care in some important…
Prevent falls with simple home modifications Did you know that many useful safety updates take less than one day to complete? These quick fixes can prevent falls and other injuries. Avoiding these accidents helps seniors live longer and more independently. Quick fixes in just one day! Our list of 13 quick-fix tasks could be done in one day. We’ve included…
Reading every day may reduce dementia risk, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry in July 2018. Researchers at Hong Kong’s Elderly Health Centres tracked more than 15,000 people ages 65 and older for five years. All of the participants were dementia-free at the study’s conception. Dementia risk was significantly lower among those who reported daily participation in intellectual…
DailyCaring.com, here’s how to recognize the 10 common signs of hearing loss in seniors. Hearing loss is common in seniors Hearing loss can’t be seen, so it’s usually noticed as a change in behavior. You might notice that your older adult frequently asks you to repeat yourself, keeps the TV volume very loud, or complains that you always mumble. If…
For seniors with arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve pain, function, mood, and quality of life. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, here’s a look at how to increase physical activity safely. Why is physical activity important for people with arthritis? If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your arthritis pain, function,…
If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a serious, chronic disease and you are starting to search for care options, you’ve probably come across the term “palliative care.” Often, the first question people ask themselves is “does palliative care mean a person is dying?” For many years, people have considered hospice and palliative care to be synonymous. Actually,…
Many people with whom I have spoken over the years tell me that they don’t believe they need an advance directive for a variety of reasons. Some say, they just don’t care what happens to them. Others say that their loved ones “will know what to do” when the time comes. Just not caring is one thing but it has…
Depression is a serious mental health condition that often goes unrecognized and untreated among seniors. That’s why assessing an older adult’s mental health needs is so important. We expect our older relatives to slow down as they age, but a significant drop in energy level or a marked change in mood or behavior could signal a more serious matter. Here…
