Do you have a family member that isn't adjusting well to a new move? It might actually be something a little more serious, there might be a diagnosis for their anxiety, confusion and over all decline. This article from "A Place For Mom" spells out the details of Relocation Stress Syndrome, tips to avoid it and how to help treat it if your loved one is suffering from RSS. Over the past decade, medical professionals have increasingly been diagnosing and...
Preventing falls is often on the top of the list when it comes to family concerns, and it can become a huge undertaking when renovations get involved. One of the biggest topics of concern is flooring and what type of flooring is best suited for a "fall risk" senior. This article from "The Spruce" lays out all of your options, with the pros and cons of each flooring choice. We are not affiliated with "The Spruce" but check them out...
Nutrition and the Elderly By Terri Murphy Eating well is important at every age. Good nutrition affects the quality of our lives, helps keep us healthy and helps speed healing if we become ill. Unfortunately, experts say many adults – especially older adults – don’t get the nutrition they need. One-third of people over 65 suffer from nutritional deficiencies. The incidence of protein-calorie malnutrition is higher among the elderly. Older adults absorb fewer nutrients from the foods they east and...
Dealing with emotions as the role of caring for a loved one can be difficult and everyone processes emotions very different. Daily Caring has published The 7 Deadly Emotions, tips on how to avoid getting trapped in an emotional cloud when it has become your to make the best choices for your loved one. We are not affiliated with Daily Caring, we just like them! An important part of managing caregiver stress is dealing with the strong emotions that inevitably...
Sleep is one of the most important parts of our lives, although it seems its always the first to go in a stressful situation. As we age sleep is just as important as when we are young. The Sleep Help Institute is an independently funded non-profit based in Seattle that helps provide information on all things sleep related. They provide information on sleep health, mattress reviews, finding the best mattress for your price range, sleeping for children through seniors, and different...
Make Your Home Safe as You Age By Terri Murphy As you get older, certain features of your home that you have never thought about before may become a bit more challenging, such as high shelves and long narrow stairways. To the rescue are professionals known as Aging in Place Specialists. They are usually builders, designers, or architects who can help you remake your home to avoid potential problems, or at least give you a better idea of what you...
Activities for Those With Dementia By Terri Murphy It is universally recognized that elderly people with dementia lose their short term memory first and their long term memory last. For example, they often remember people and events from their earlier years, but have difficulty remembering what they ate for breakfast the day before. So what do you do with someone who can no longer carry on normal conversations? The short answer is “relax and have fun.” The long answer would...
Sibling relations are often the most difficult to handle in times of high stress, we may even revert back to our teenage years and begin arguing all over again, these tensions can be extremely high when it comes to an aging or ill parent. This article from dailycaring.com touches on just that, we are not affiliated with daily caring, we just like them. Let us know if this article helped you at all. HOW TO AVOID STRAINED SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS WHEN...
Be Careful When Hiring an “Independent Contractor” to Care For Your Loved One By: Terri Murphy In today’s economic climate, everyone is looking for a less expensive solution for everything. But when it comes to hiring someone to come into your home to care for your loved one, cheaper is not always better, and it may not be as much of a savings as you might think. The use of private pay home care services is soaring in the United...
There are so many different varieties of care that it is often confusing on what type of care you and your loved ones. Palliative care is one of those "types" that people are often confused about because it is a little bit similar to hospice care. This article from Family Care Alliance, we are not affiliated with the FCA, we just like them. What Is Palliative Care and Is It Right for Your Family? [Note: The following FCA Blog post...
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