How to Overcome and Thrive if You’re Living with a Disability
How can you overcome your disability? Everyone’s disability is different. So, there isn’t one formula for overcoming a disability that will work for all. But let’s look at some of the things you can do that are within your control. If you’re caring for a loved one with a disability, you can try to help […]
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guide for Caregivers and Patients
How does the coronavirus affect how you care for the elderly? You may have heard that the elderly are at a higher risk of developing severe illness or dying from the coronavirus. As a home caregiver, you might be wondering how it affects how you care for the elderly. Or maybe you look after your senior […]
Geriatric Depression Scale
What does the Geriatric Depression Scale measure? The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is one of the most well-tested and extensively used questionnaires available to evaluate depression in the elderly. It is a self-report measure used to detect depression. There is both a Long Form and Short Form of this simple assessment and participants are asked to respond […]
Personality Changes in the Elderly
What causes personality changes in the elderly? It’s a common experience for family members and caregivers to feel like an elderly person they’ve known for years has suddenly become a stranger. Spouses who have been through decades of happy marriage may suddenly feel like they hardly know the person they married and children may begin to feel […]
What You Need to Know About In-Home Physical Therapy
What Does a Home Health Physical Therapist do? In-home physical therapists focus on helping their clients return to the tasks of everyday life. They do basically what other physical therapists do in their office. You can expect an in-home physical therapist to provide care for injury or illness related physical issues that limit your mobility […]
Failure to Thrive in the Elderly
What is the medical term failure to thrive (FTT)? Failure to thrive is a term used to describe a general state of decline in elderly patients that’s characterized by profound weight loss, diminished appetite, poor nutrition, and a lack of physical activity. It is not a diagnosis and it is not a disease. Failure to Thrive […]
Meditation vs. Prayer
Prayer and meditation for seniors As we get older, we face new challenges. We may struggle with disabilities and lose some of our independence when it comes to things like daily tasks. We may also have to deal with boredom, which often leads to depression. And sometimes, friends and loved ones pass away, and we are […]
Taking Care of Your Parent With Alzheimer’s
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is the name of one of several diseases whereby there is progressive decline of one’s mental faculties. According to www.alz.org there are 5.7 million Americans who have Alzheimer’s, and 5.5 million of them are over the age of 65. This translates into one out of ten, or 10% of people over 65 […]
Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s
Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Practicing Individualized Care Because Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that affects different people in different ways, it is extremely important to recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for quality Alzheimer’s care. Each person will have a unique set of needs, preferences, and impairments to take into account. It is also vital to periodically […]