Common Causes of Vision Loss in the Elderly
Vision loss is common in the elderly. Studies show 1/3 of older adults have some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65. The most common causes of vision loss are cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Cataracts Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness worldwide, and are common in those […]
What Senior Home Care Services Can Help You to Concentrate More On Your Own Self Care?
Around nine out of ten unpaid caregivers are caring for an aging relative, and 57% of those relatives are parents. Around 63% of older adults getting care from an unpaid caregiver are women, and the average age of a care recipient is 74. It’s not surprising that you’re the one offering your mom’s care, and […]
5 Daily Chores Family Caregivers Can’t Overlook
Senior Home Care: Your parents want to age at home. They love their independence, but you’re concerned about them being unable to keep up with the daily tasks that are essential to their well-being and safety. You and your senior home care provider can put their safety first by ensuring these five chores are taken […]
Senior Home Care: Steps to Take if Oral Care Is Challenging Your Mom
Senior Home Care: Did you know that 96% of U.S. adults over 64 have at least one cavity? Gum disease is present in 68% of these older adults. Perhaps more alarming is the fact that 20% of adults over the age of 64 have lost all of their teeth, which impacts their eating habits. With […]
Companion Care: Tips to Prevent Someone with Alzheimer’s from Having the Urge to Wander
Companion Care: If your elderly loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, there are various things that you will need to assist with. One of the things that you will need to pay attention to is your elderly loved one’s urge to wander. People who have this disease wander for many reasons including stress, trying to find […]
Senior Home Care: Do You Care For Yourself While Also Helping Your Dad?
Senior Home Care: Every day, you get up, cook your dad breakfast, make sure he takes his medications, help him shower and dress, and drop him off at adult daycare before heading to work. It’s a busy schedule, and you rarely have time for things you enjoy. It’s essential for you to take care of […]
