As your parents age, your relationship evolves and changes. They were once caregivers and advocates for you, but as they grow older, they will need you to become an advocate for them. One of the most common problems of the elderly is dementia, which affects their cognitive abilities in many ways as it progresses. [Read more…]
There are few things in life that are scarier than hearing that you or a loved one has a heart condition. Things can get even more overwhelming if you keep hearing medical terms that go right over your head. [Read more…]
While the news may be full of stories of accidents, crime scenes, mass shootings, and whatever shocking story of the day may be, the fact remains that heart disease is the number one killer in our country. [Read more…]
It is estimated that for every one case of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect reported to authorities, about five more go unreported. In a long-term care setting, incidences of abuse occur behind closed doors and are rarely reported by the resident.
Without concrete evidence, many staff and family members struggle with their suspicions of abuse. Facilities state that reports of abuse are to be free from retaliation; unfortunately, this is not always the case, and fear of reprisal will stop both residents and staff members from reporting abuse. [Read more…]
While it may be a tough reality to face, as your loved one ages, he or she is statistically more prone to illness and injury. Whether the case is minor or serious, the time could come where your loved one needs to visit the Emergency Room. As a family member or caregiver, it is important to be able to understand and identify the proper symptoms and necessary situations when you need to take your loved one to the ER. Here are some common causes for ER visits: [Read more…]