When it comes to caregiving and abuse, most of the discussion focuses on elder abuse and rightfully so. Seniors are, after all, a vulnerable population. They are often the subject of abuse and the target of scams. And yet, caregiver abuse is also a critical topic. By this we mean times where the caregiver is the […]
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The Best Fall Detection Watch For Seniors
Falls are a serious issue for seniors. Not only do people become more likely to fall as they age, but the injuries that come from falls also become greater. What’s more, even falls that do not cause significant physical injuries sometimes have strong impacts on a senior’s independence by making them less confident and mobile. […]
6 Benefits of Basic Life Support Training
Basic life support training (BLS training) is often one of the first steps taken on a career path in health and medicine. But it’s also a worthy pursuit for anyone who wants to help in an emergency. More than that, basic life support training can be powerful for caregivers. This type of caregiver education teaches […]
10 Mayan and Mexican Medicinal Foods and Herbs
You’ve doubtless heard the phrase that food is medicine. That’s not just a nice thing to say – it’s also completely true. What we eat has dramatic impacts on our health, sometimes even reducing disease risk and helping us to live longer. These 10 Mayan and Mexican medicinal foods are particularly important. They are all […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Gerontology
Have you heard the term gerontology before? It may be familiar to those in academia, but perhaps not to everyone else. Essentially, gerontology is the study of seniors and aging. The field covers many topics, including physical changes over time, how different cultures approach aging, and shifts in the mind with age. This is all […]
How Do You Deal With a Narcissistic Aging Parent?
Caring for a loving and grateful aging parent can be overwhelming at times. So, imagine what it’s like caring for someone who isn’t just struggling physically, but is also mean, manipulative, and highly self-involved. Unfortunately, some people don’t need to imagine, as this is exactly what happens when you are supporting a narcissistic aging parent. […]