Healthcare settings, like hospitals and care homes, are filled with trained staff. These environments are designed to support your loved one. Some will help the senior recover from injury and illness, while others will support them in the later stages of their life. These are the places you turn to when your loved one needs […]
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Important Features in Home Appliances for Seniors
According to recent studies, most people in their 50s or older would prefer to age in place. But life changes when people grow old. So does our ability to carry out routine chores. As seniors age, they may face challenges in seemingly simple areas, such as staying safe and healthy, doing laundry, and cooking, among […]
Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Memory Care Facility
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be an emotionally challenging journey that requires immense strength, compassion, and support. As the condition progresses, there often comes a time when the demands of caregiving become overwhelming, and professional help is essential. This is where memory care facilities play a crucial role. Memory […]
Making The Transition: What Happens After Moving A Loved One To A Facility
Committing a loved one to an assisted living facility, memory care facility, or some similar location is never easy. In fact, it’s one of the most difficult and overwhelming decisions that caregivers can make. This is true regardless of whether it was an aging parent, a spouse, another relative, or someone else who made the […]
Management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Among Seniors
Around 200 million people live with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a number that’s projected to reach 288 million by 2040, making AMD the most common eye disease among the elderly. Although the disease is not reversible, there are steps that seniors can take to potentially slow down its progression and maintain vision to the best […]
Beyond the Norm: The Many Shapes and Forms of Caregiving
Most content on this blog focuses on the ‘average’ caregiver. Such caregivers tend to be women, often aged between 35 and 65, and spend 20 hours a week or more providing care. Some of these women are juggling the twin burdens of providing care for aging parents and their own children. Some are even attempting […]