Arthritis is a joint disease that can be caused either by wear and tear on the cartilage or excessive uric acid in the blood. This condition can be found in almost everyone, however more profound in aging adults. In the United States, there are more than 49% of 65 and above people living with arthritis.…
There may be many stressful situations in the lives of seniors who are about to enter retirement or who want to downsize. Who actually loves mending things like hazardous staircases, handling electrical issues, and performing routine house maintenance? What about all the additional tasks that come with owning a home, such as maintaining the lawn, cleaning…
Are you aware that one out of every four senior citizens in America have a fall each year? For persons 65 years of age and older, falls are the most common cause of nonfatal and fatal injuries. Falls can include brain injuries, shattered bones, and hip fractures. Additionally, even minor injuries from falls can make an older adult…
Sleep habits alter as people become older. Your body clock appears to be advancing, causing you to become weary earlier and to awaken quite early the next morning. This might lead to additional naps during the daytime, which can make falling asleep at night more challenging. An unhealthy sleeping pattern might become ingrained as a…
It becomes easier to be socially isolated as one ages. This can be due to many reasons, from the death of a loved one to one’s incapacity to do things independently. Social isolation is a very big concern for mature adults as they tend to use loneliness to describe themselves. These people are at a…
Most people have experienced a panic attack at least once in their lives. These events are highly emotional and they can be very stressful, especially for your elderly family members. Managing panic attacks is never easy, but if you know more about them and what can cause a panic attack, your loved ones will likely…
Although most homes are safe places where you can relax and unwind, numerous household objects can pose a threat to the health of an individual, especially people of elderly age. If you have parents living alone, you need to know and implement a few home safety tips to protect them. This will give you more…
When it comes to senior care, no one has more experience, expertise, and knowledge in this particular field than geriatric care managers. A geriatric care manager is a licensed professional whose primary goal is to help you work towards a better quality of life, where you can be as independent as possible and be in…
“Home is where the heart is.” We believe you have heard this quote many times, and if this rings true for you, you might want to consider senior home care as your living option. Senior home care, otherwise called in-home care, is exactly what its name suggests. You would be in the comfort of your…