As a caregiver you might feel that some of your family members are trying to bring you down with some of the criticisms they toss your way. It’s tough to shrug those off, but that might be what you have to learn to do if some of these tips don’t work. If They Don’t Understand, Try to Educate Them One of the biggest reasons that other family members will give you a hard time when you’re the one doing all...
A tipping point in any situation is that time when the situation changes dramatically. In caregiving, there are several types of tipping points that you might encounter. Knowing that there can be a solution after that is the important part. Your Elder Is Experiencing Multiple Falls Falling is a huge problem for aging family members. Once your senior experiences one fall, she’s far more likely to experience another. If she’s having multiple falls that could mean that she’s got some...
Hope Senior Home Care Opens Bloomfield Hills Office Location Home Care Agency Grows Geographic Presence to Enhance Client Service Grosse Pointe, MI – Hope Senior Home Care has expanded its office locations to include Bloomfield Hills, organization President Terri Murphy announced this week. The agency’s newest address is 41000 Woodward Ave Suite 350 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. The office will be used for client consultations, human resources and community outreach. “We are looking forward to enhancing our...
Some people with dementia might develop a fatalistic attitude and decide that there's no point in staying mentally active. But the reality is that even with dementia, your senior can greatly benefit in a variety of ways from keeping her brain working every day. Her Self-esteem Improves When someone isn't able to stay as active as they would like, their self-esteem can suffer. If your elderly family member is still performing tasks on a daily basis, that helps her to...
Sarcoidosis was once believed to be a rare disease. Today, experts say that it is quite common and happens in people across the globe. It occurs in people of all ages and across ethnicities, though it is more prevalent in people of African American and Scandinavian descent. It can also affect any area of the body. However, it most commonly affects the lungs. What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis causes small lumps, called granulomas, to develop in clusters in parts of the...
Melanoma is a type of skin disease that affects millions of Americans each year. Elderly adults are at a high risk of developing melanoma and it can often go undiagnosed and untreated for far too long. Aging adults often have a hard time identifying the symptoms of melanoma and must rely on family caregivers and home health care providers to help. If everyone is on the lookout for symptoms of melanoma on the senior’s skin, the odds of early detection...
Your parents want to stay in their home. You worry about them. They're not close to a hospital or city services. You're not close by. You worry about them being isolated and lonely. Here are some stories from seniors who insist that aging at home is the best choice. A Familiar Home Eased Wandering After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, not much changed for Mack. He had his dog, neighbors he knew, and roads that were familiar. As his dementia progressed,...
Has your elderly mom or dad developed speech problems in recent months? It’s common for aging adults to experience health issues that affect their speech. As their family caregiver, you want the best for them, and getting them professional help for their speech issues is a key part of overseeing their health issues. There’s no better time to learn more about speech issues in seniors. As the top method of communication between humans, speech is extremely important in seniors. Losing...
Did you know that an average of 4 out of 10 family caregivers experience emotional stress? Rates of stress and anxiety are higher for caregivers who more than an hour from their parents. That stress comes from the demands of care, the time spent ignoring your own needs, and your own withdrawal as you focus on your dad's needs over your own. Join a Support Group Your best support will come from others who understand what you're experiencing. Find an...
Your mom has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She needs to start checking her blood sugar levels. She needs to watch what she eats. It's not going to be easy. Many foods have sugars hidden within them. Sometimes, sugar is an added ingredient in things you'd never expect to contain them. The American Heart Association recommends women do not exceed 25 grams of sugar per day. Some foods will quickly put your mom over that limit. Store-bought bread, flavored...
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