Dressing Aides for Seniors
When illness, injury or age-related chronic conditions affect an individuals ability to dress themselves it can be frustrating and embarrassing. Many seniors must rely on family caregivers or elder care aides to help them with[...]
What Caregivers Need to Know About Pancreatic Cancer
Most people don’t know much about pancreatic cancer, yet it is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. Family caregivers should pay particular attention to pancreatic cancer awareness campaigns because nearly two-thirds[...]
Causes and Prevention of Bruising Among Seniors
Its no secret that as people age, their skin changes. Wrinkles and age spots appear. And, you may also notice that older adults suffer more bruises than younger people do. All of these noticeable signs[...]
Home Care Focus: Housekeeping
Making the right decisions regarding your elderly parent’s care is one of the most important things that you can do as a family caregiver. You want to ensure that you are giving them the level[...]
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Dry Shampoo on Elderly People
More family caregivers are discovering the benefits of using dry shampoo to keep their elderly relative styled and groomed between showers and baths. Dry shampoo is an absorbent powder that absorbs oil on the scalp[...]
Tips for Addressing Negative Behaviors in a Senior with Alzheimers Disease
The negative behaviors associated with Alzheimers disease can be overwhelming, frustrating, and even frightening for you as a family caregiver. They can take many forms, from aggression, to combativeness, to anxiety or refusal to cooperate[...]
