What Makes Caregivers Neglect Their Own Health?
In a phone survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2015, people acting as family caregivers to family members or friends revealed a disturbing truth about the role. Caregivers are[...]
4 Ways Elderly Care Helps Keep Seniors Safer
Many people worry about their older family member being safe. They may be concerned about falls, illness, injuries, or safety hazards in the home. When your aging relative lives alone and you arent able to[...]
Signs an Older Adult Has the Flu
Now that winter has arrived, were deep into cold and flu season. While a cold is often just a minor irritant, the flu can be a much more serious problem in older adults. Seniors are[...]
What Are Some of the Biggest Scams Targeting the Elderly?
Results are in. In the first half of 2019, five scams soared to the most-reported lists. While IRS tax scams had been the most popular scam in 2018, the Social Security scam took over first[...]
Organizations to Talk to When Your Dad Wants to Be a Mentor
National Mentoring Month always takes place in January. Your dad is interested in volunteering and thinks mentoring would be perfect. January is a great time to get started looking for people in need of senior[...]
Four Reasons Your Senior Might Be Agitated
Agitation is a common reaction from seniors with dementia. Its often a response to anxiety or to frustration, but that doesnt make the agitation easier for you to deal with as a caregiver. There are some basic[...]
