After bringing you into the world, caring for you and guiding you safely into adulthood, your elderly parents may be experiencing the slow diminution of their mental and physical powers -- and with it their independence. It may fall to you to make...
Elder care is one of biggest growth industries in the world right now. With millions of baby boomers reaching retirement age, the need for caring for this newest senior generation only will continue to grow. Jobs ranging from medical doctors and...
Elderly people are a population commonly at risk for being abused. A common reasoning for this lies in the perception that older individuals are physically and mentally weak. The abuse generally can occur in their own homes or in nursing care...
Choosing the best and most appropriate form of elder care for a senior is crucial in maintaining his quality of life. Learning what to look for and how to assess different options is essential. When choosing elder care, you must know what...
In-home care for seniors is a non-medical service provided to elderly people in need of assistance to remain in their homes. In-home care provides services that help the elderly with everyday tasks that have become more difficult with age. In-home...
Whether you live with your aging parents, follow their progress from across the country or reside nearby, there are a number of steps you can take to help them through their senior years. According to the Mayo Clinic, adult children should watch...
With the average life expectancy rising, Americans are faced with a new set of issues, such as what to do with elderly loved ones who need supervision while their caregivers work. Although many senior citizens are self-sufficient, many aren't due...
Learn to recognize the signs of elder abuse. Many older people are too embarrassed to report any problems they've encountered or don't know how to talk about the instances of abuse. Watch for heightened tension or arguments between the elderly...
The financial, legal and health care issues involved in caring for aging parents or other elderly family members can seem overwhelming. Whether you currently care for an elderly family member in your home or expect to face a decision soon about...
As we age, we often face additional needs and challenges connected to getting older. If a family member, neighbor, or friend has reached a point where he needs assistance with his daily routine, you'll need to know what those daily needs are....
Senior day care programs offer a safe and comfortable environment for an aged person to spend the day. Also known as adult day care, the programs are designed to support those who have age-related physical or cognitive impairment, even if slight....
According to research from the University of Michigan, almost 40 percent of older adults with chronic illnesses lived alone in 2006. Although the majority of older adults manage without assistance, when problems arise and family members are...
Taking care of an elderly parent in her home or yours requires careful thought. You must consider a number of factors to assure your parent lives in a safe and secure environment. You may need to address other considerations as needs and demands...
When a loved one forgets how to do daily activities or has trouble learning new things, he may be experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer's, dementia or the natural process of aging. Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be a challenge...
Elder care refers to services that meet the needs of the frail elderly, including services that help the elderly remain in their homes, such as meal preparation or delivery, personal care assistance, transportation, socialization, housekeeping and...
As we age we often face the reality that we or the people that we love may need assistance in taking care of basic, daily needs. Home health care providers offer an alternative to expensive, long-term-facility care. This can be a source of comfort...
Also called elder mistreatment and senior abuse, elder abuse occurs when elderly people are emotionally, physically or psychologically mistreated, according to the American Psychological Association. Examples of such behavior include neglecting,...
Individuals who are too weak to exercise their own muscles or those who are paralyzed may require your help to keep their muscles and joints healthy. While range of motion exercises won't build new muscle, such exercises will help prevent joints...
Senior citizen housing is an important need that every senior and their families or caregivers must eventually address. Housing should meet all of the needs of the senior citizen including financial, physical and accessibility needs. Seniors may...
Children who care for aging parents may seek a safer, more carefree living situation for them in an assisted living facility. Contemplating this big change is stressful for all family members. Will they be happy? Will they be healthier? As you...
Arkansas provides a variety of different options to low-income individuals for in-home health care services. Illness, injuries, age and disabilities can occur that lead an individual to require in-home health services. Elderly and sick...
You might experience memory loss, or amnesia, due to many reasons. Dietary deficiencies that lead to anemia and malnutrition can lead to confusion and a loss of memory of recent and past events, ideas and names. Your concentration may also be...
According to the Mayo Clinic, eating a healthy diet is the best way to receive proper nutrition and the recommended vitamins for seniors and younger people alike. Seniors, however, often have inadequate nutrition for a variety of reasons, ranging...
The National Institute on Aging reports depression is a serious illness and not a normal part of aging, although it is a common problem. The cause of depression is unknown, but it may be related to heredity and triggered by major life events such...
Researchers say that common elderly diseases may include one or more of the following: Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular (Blood Pressure and Heart Disease), Cerebrovascular (Strokes), Dementia, Depression, Diabetes, Falls and Injuries,...
On average, vegetarians consume less saturated fat, salt and protein and fewer calories--choices that generally are healthier, according to the American Heart Association. Vegetarians typically eat more fiber and fresh vegetables as well. On the...
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many tough decisions to make. You may want to keep him at home, but not know how you will care for him 24/7. When caring for another, it is imperative that...
As people age, there are many factors that can affect their safety. Senior citizens may have increased difficulty physically, mentally, emotionally and financially and they may need help dealing with various aspects of daily living. Those who...
The types of assistance an aging parent requires varies depending on medical conditions, her financial status and level of independence. According to the National Institute on Aging, elderly parents with Alzheimer's disease require a special level...