The older you get, the more likely you’ll need to take medications regularly. While this can be inconvenient, it’s also necessary! You don’t want to see your health decline as you age, and taking care of yourself is important. Still, the medications you take can make it harder to remember when and how often you…
Living alone can be a challenge. You might think that you’re going to get lonely and miss the company of others, but what if it turns out that being alone isn’t as bad as you thought? If this is your first time living alone, then it’s important to understand what it will be like and…
Financial abuse is a severe issue in retirement communities and can be challenging to detect. That’s why residents need to take steps to protect themselves from this type of crime—starting with getting educated about what financial abuse looks like. Here are some ways your senior care in Charleston, IN can help residents avoid becoming victims of financial…
Continence management is a delicate balance between independence and safety. The goal is to maintain your loved one’s dignity and comfort while also considering the physical limitations you are dealing with. To help facilitate continence management, here are some tips for caregivers: Know The Difference Between Incontinence And Continence Incontinence is the inability to control urination.…
As a senior community member, it is important to ensure that you are getting the medications you need to stay healthy. This can be difficult for some golden age adults who refuse to take their medication because they do not believe in pharmaceuticals or cannot afford them. Although this is a serious issue, there are…
Like Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia is one of the most common types of progressive dementia. Symptoms include problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. It is a challenging time for families when their loved ones are diagnosed with it. Although there is no cure for Lewy body dementia, treatment can help manage symptoms. Assisted…
It’s usual for elderly people to wheeze. When breathing, wheezers frequently generate a whistling sound. Wheezing is a symptom of breathing problems and is typically brought on by a narrowed airway or an abundance of mucus. You or your loved one’s quality of life might be compromised by severe wheezing, which is frequently accompanied by coughing. To…
Being a caregiver for someone with a hearing impairment is a difficult task. You must ensure they are safe and comfortable at all times. You also need to ensure their needs are met while taking care of your own life. It’s essential to know the best practices when caring for hearing impairment, so you can provide…
Having the ability to drive ourselves places represents our freedom and power. How do you then determine when your parents should stop driving? It wouldn’t be simple to stop. We also recognize how challenging it can be to bring up the subject of giving up driving with aging parents or other loved ones. In fact, research…
Statistics have shown that people aged 50 and above hold about 70% of a country’s wealth. This is understandably so, seeing that this age group features people that have worked for a long time and have savings and assets stocked up for retirement. The financial independence of aging adults who have worked hard over the…