A range of renovations and adjustments – from easy to more complex – can be made to our apartments or houses to help aging parents stay in their homes for as long as possible. Here are some suggestions from an article in the New York Times. Easy Add grab bars. There are many stylish models …
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There are strategies that work. Your mother resists in-home helpers, insisting you can wait on her. Your frail father won’t stop driving. Your aunt denies the need for a personal care aide, in spite of her unwashed hair and soiled clothes. Your grandmother refuses to move to an assisted living facility “because it’s full of …
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When it’s time to care for an ailing parent, it’s important for siblings to communicate and agree on expectations for Home Care in Potomac. In this article from the Washington Post, there are 6 ways siblings can pull together for Mom and Dad. My friend Mary’s mother died in July, and last week over dinner …
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Physical therapy is a highly effective treatment for a variety of health issues, particularly as we age. In this article from WebMD we learn why it’s such a boon for seniors. Would you believe in a nondrug treatment that works for arthritis, cancer pain, Parkinson’s, and incontinence and improves your strength and endurance? There is …
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In this article, WEBMD talks about the power of positive thinking and the strength of having a great attitude. You probably know that exercise and diet are important when it comes to aging well. But there is something else you control that can help you along: a positive attitude. Research shows more and more that …
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Recovering from Surgery demands attention and focus. How do you accomplish that when a parent comes home from the hospital? This article from the Washington Post gives us a look at what happens next. When my 87-year-old mother was hospitalized for the second time in as many weeks with congestive heart failure, my siblings and …
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Falls are the leading cause of injury in people 65 and older. And there are lots of reasons why the elderly have a greater tendency to fall – the lack of exercise, medications, loss of balance, and other reasons. We want our parents to stay in their homes as long as possible and be independent, …
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Understanding Depression in Senior Citizens: Signs, Causes, and Support Depression is a common mental health issue that affects people of all ages, but it can be particularly challenging for senior citizens. Unfortunately, depression in older adults often goes unrecognized or misunderstood. By raising awareness of the signs, causes, and support available, we can better care …
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Maintaining independence is a top priority for many seniors. This article in the Huffington Post provides some steps that will help make independent living a reality. It’s difficult to witness the deterioration of physical or mental abilities in an aging parent, grandparent or other loved one. This is especially true in remembering the days when …
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At Assisting Hands of Potomac, we interact with so many elders who wish to age in place! In response to that frequent community request, we are hosting our first annual “Boot Camp for Aging in Place” in Potomac, Maryland! We have gathered six industry aging experts to answer your questions. Please join us on September …
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