Posts by Ed Brown, COO
Reduce Forgetfulness in Elderly Relatives
Jonathan was having problems dealing with his father’s forgetfulness. At first it was mild, but seemed to be getting worse. His father was growing more frustrated with his memory lapses and would even get angry at Jonathan for no real reason. Jonathan talked with his father’s doctor about some of the issues and got a…
Read MoreWhat is Your Backup Plan if You Can’t Care for Mom?
Your mom needs help around the house. You’ve been helping her out and that’s working fine, but what happens if something changes? Do you have a backup plan? You should. Life Doesn’t Come With Warnings. Imagine a scenario like this. Your family’s care plan is going great. Your younger sister was already staying home with…
Read MoreIs There Any Way to Manage Stress When You Can’t Avoid it or Control It?
Stress that you can avoid is fabulous because then it never touches your world. But what about the stressors that you can’t avoid or control? Those you have to deal with in a different way. Learn What Is Controllable. So much about life as a caregiver is not controllable. Your elderly family member’s health can…
Read MoreIs There a Link Between Falls and Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a fairly common health issue, with approximately 75 million people suffering the condition throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States alone. No matter how common it is, however, it is important for you as a family caregiver to recognize the tremendous impact that this condition can make on your senior’s health, well-being, and…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Ways to Help an Aging Adult with Incontinence to Use the Right Products?
Some health conditions may mean that your elderly family member inevitably is going to wind up dealing with incontinence. Incontinence can mean that your aging adult is unable to control her bladder or bowels on her own, leading to some situations that she’d rather avoid. In spite of this, however, your senior might resist the…
Read MoreFood that Promotes a Good Night’s Sleep
Unfortunately, sleep disorders seem to be a growing concern among the elderly. From diminished production of dopamine to decreasing levels of melatonin—neurotransmitters responsible for a good night’s sleep—aging is often synonymous with the inability to get to sleep or to go back to sleep upon waking in the middle of the night. According to the…
Read MorePlanning for End of Life: Advance Directives, Living Wills, and More
Part of being a family caregiver to an aging parent involves thinking about what will happen when your parent reaches the end of their life. Decisions surrounding a loved one’s death are never easy, but having certain documents in place can make those decisions easier since your parent will have already made their wishes known.…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Care for a Senior with a Summer Cold?
We often associate colds with winter. Perhaps it’s because of the name “cold,” which conjures up icy temperatures and blowing snow. However, the common cold isn’t relegated to the winter months. People often come down with colds during the summer, too, and that includes your elderly parents. There’s no denying the fact that summer colds…
Read MoreFive Ways to Keep Your Dad Out of the Hospital
Aging adults end up in the hospital for a variety of reasons. They may have health issues, such as a heart arrhythmia or pneumonia, or fall down and break a bone. Diabetes, stroke, and stomach pain are other reasons your dad may go to the ER. To keep your dad out of the hospital, there…
Read MoreWhat are the Signs and Symptoms of Shingles?
As a family caregiver, one of the most important tools that you will use to protect your parent and ensure that they are getting the level of care that they need throughout their later years is awareness. Being aware of the potential risks that they are facing enable you to control those risks, reduce them…
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