Care Needs
Care Plans to Reduce Stress
Going into a caregiving role with a loved one without a senior care plan can lead to a build of up stress and tension. Fortunately, you can eliminate caregiver stress by organizing your goals with a care plan from the beginning. By the end of this article you will fully understand how to devise a…
Read MoreHealthy Soup Recipes for Seniors
You do not need to be a master chef to make homemade soup. Many recipes are so simple that they can be completed in 30 minutes! Soup is both yummy and nutritious. There are thousands of different soup recipes that can provide seniors with key nutrients, while also serving as a tasty meal. Soup is…
Read MoreMedical Alert Systems for Seniors
In the days of COVID-19, isolation for seniors has become a norm. However, this means that is it more challenging to keep an eye on on senior relative’s health. Medical alert systems for seniors are valuable life-saving devices. They can protect seniors in case of emergency while providing untold peace of mind for caregivers and loved…
Read MoreSundowners Syndrome Tips for Your Senior
What is Sundowners Syndrome? “Sundowners Syndrome,” “Sundowning,” and other similar terms are used to describe a collection of symptoms tied to the common agitation in people with dementia during the evening or night time hours. Sundowners is described as intense confusion, agitation, or anxiety in elderly people as day transitions into night. It can also…
Read MoreHow To Be Financially Secure and Have Fun During Senior Retirement
Retirement is a time when you’re supposed to let your hair down and enjoy all that life has to offer. But financial worries can get in the way. If you’re on a fixed income or haven’t planned well for your out-of-work years, you’ll need to get creative with your spending and your habits to ensure…
Read MoreThe Right Pets Can Help the Elderly
The adult children are away with their own families, and grandma’s once hectic house is now an empty nest. While the huge decrease in responsibility may be a well-deserved break, such changes often result in seniors becoming lonely or even depressed, especially upon the passing of their spouse. One of the cures for such changes…
Read MoreUTI Information for Seniors
A common illness that is often misdiagnosed in seniors is UTIs. UTI can often similar symptoms to dementia. This causes the true problem of the UTI to be overlooked. Continue reading to learn more UTI information for seniors in Pittsburgh. Meet Alice: Alice is an 88-year-old woman living on her own in her home. She…
Read MoreTips to Catch Alzheimer’s in Seniors Early
A disease that seems to devastate so many families across the world is Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of Dementia that causes problems with a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. In fact, 1 in 10 seniors has Alzheimer’s, making it the most common form of Dementia among older adults. Due to its prevalence, Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreHelping Declutter a Senior’s Home
The older you get it seems the more stuff you collect. With each passing year, more presents, cards, tokens from events, and other sentimental items fall into your possession. It’s no wonder by the time you hit your 80-somethings that you could easily have many areas of your home, if not many rooms in your…
Read MoreAging Parents in Denial of Care Needs
When you begin to look at senior care options for your aging parents, you might meet resistance. While it is a perfectly natural reaction, it can be detrimental when the conversation is introduced to aging parents in denial about their care needs. Your job as a family caregiver is to support and empower your loved…
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