Caregivers are a huge help to the elderly. They provide comfort, companionship, and assistance with activities that range from eating and bathing to cleaning and cooking. Caregivers take care of seniors, but to do that effectively, they need to take care of themselves. Being a caregiver is a draining and demanding job. Professional caregivers can […]
The work pressure at any hospital is so great that doctors and nurses go without adequate sleep or food. They have little time with a patient before the pager beeps, calling them somewhere else. When working with such distractions and stresses, oversights occur much too easily. The complexity of modern medicine and the constant handoffs among […]
Physical exercise is recommended for everybody, but perhaps no group of people is as positively affected by a physical activity plan as senior citizens. As the individual progressively ages, the role of maintaining physical, mental, and spiritual well-being becomes more important to their quality of life. Let’s take a look at the different ways in […]
Pet owners, on the whole, are deeply attached to their pets. The owner values the emotional bond and the positive contribution to their wellness, such as having lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing stress, and combating isolation and boredom. That said, purchasing a pet – especially for an elderly loved one –should not be a […]
As people live longer, the incidence of bedsores is increasing in this older population. Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, develop when bare skin rubs against an object (most often bed sheets or a wheelchair seat) or when an individual fails to move for several hours at a time. Areas that support weight and have a bony […]
The fear of falling is something that many seniors have but few discuss, even though the fear keeps them needlessly homebound and inactive. However, there are ways that seniors can overcome their fear and get their lives back on track. Improve Balance and Strength Loss of balance causes most falls and feeling unbalanced adds to […]