Is It Too Late for Your Senior Parent to Quit Smoking?
If your aging parent smokes, and has for many years, they may think theres no reason for them to quit now. After all, with years of smoking, the damage is already done, right? Wrong. Experts[...]
Can Low Vision Be Dangerous for Your Senior?
The process of aging brings along with it many changes to your parents function and abilities. Some of these involve their senses, which are vital for their interaction with the world around them. Many people[...]
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[...]
