Having a plan in the event of a fire emergency is important for all households, and especially for the elderly who choose to live in their own homes as they face risks that do not affect the young. Learning more about fire safety for your loved ones can help them live more independently and save…
Hydration in your loved ones is important. Dehydration happens when you lose or use more fluid than consumed, resulting in a lack of water in your body to perform its regular functions. Because of changes in our bodies and the way our kidneys work, we get dehydrated more quickly as we age. Dehydration symptoms in…
Most people do not associate speech therapy with older adults. Traditionally, speech therapy is associated with children learning to express themselves, or adults trying to overcome a stutter. However, speech therapy is actually highly beneficial to older adults with speech problems. Speech therapy for your loved ones has many far-reaching benefits that cannot be ignored.…
The elderly are amongst the age group that drinks coffee the most, with almost 75 percent of Americans 55 years old and older drinking at least one cup of coffee a day. Although drinking coffee in moderation can help to improve energy, mood, and health, overconsumption of coffee can affect your loved ones’ health, and…
Respite care services are critical to primary caregivers as they affect the quality of care that they give to their loved ones. Primary caregiving is hard and many people often find themselves burnt out after a period of time. With respite care services, this does not need to be the case. Read on to find…