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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Kitchen Safety Tips for Seniors
As one of the busiest places in a home, the kitchen poses some of the most significant health hazards to seniors. Preventing injury is an extremely important aspect of in-home care, and it’s important not to overlook the kitchen. These tips will ensure...
Bathroom Safety: The Toilet
For many people, age can bring the loss of strength and balance, which makes the experience of sitting down and getting up from toilets quite difficult. There is a fall risk as a result, which can lead to detrimental injuries. There are, however, several...
Five Signs a Family Caregiver Needs Extra Support
You have noticed the fatigue, quick temper and frequent canceling of social plans. Should you be worried about your friend who is a family caregiver? When is it time to step in and offer help? Here are five signs a family caregiver needs help and support...
Signs an Elder’s Needs Are Changing
Father sometimes leaves the garage door up all night with his keys in the car. Mother stays in the same outfit for days and limits her bathing. Uncle Henry has a desk stacked with piles of bills, health insurance letters and bank statements—all unopened...
Seniors Living With Their Children
One of the most interesting things about North America’s societal evolution is the change in family dynamics. For many years, people would have children, and these kids would stay in the family home until they finished school. At that point, most children...
Managing High Blood Pressure With In-Home Care
Following the doctor's instructions helps keep blood pressure at a healthy level. To most of us, blood pressure is a bit of a mystery! We go to the doctor, the doctor puts a cuff on our arm, inflates it, listens, and jots down a set of numbers...
Healthy Food Shopping for Elders
Serving size. Calories. Trans fat. Understanding food nutrition labels can be challenging, and many consumers just figure why bother? But for older adults, simply ignoring nutritional information can significantly compromise their health. Instead, elders...
Elderly Caring for Other Elderly
Paul is 92 years old and slowed significantly by his Alzheimer’s, but when his 74 year old home caregiver arrives to get Paul out of bed, bathed and groomed, the day takes a turn for the better. As the demand for elder care services increases, more...
Technologies for Ageing in Place
Motion sensors or a robotic medical exam may save your life someday. Today’s upsurge in remote health-monitoring technology is redefining the landscape of “ageing in place,” the decision to continue living in one’s home of choice as independently and...
