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Family caregivers may be at an increased risk for stress, anxiety, and depression. Coupled with a full-time job, maintaining a home, and taking care of children, you may develop stress and anxiety disorders, preventing you from optimally performing your caregiving duties. Here are some stress-prevention strategies that may help you…
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Over the years, it’s easy for belongings to pile up, so it’s no surprise that many seniors end up with a substantial amount of clutter. It might be tempting to ignore this clutter, but taking the time to organize and clean out a house can be beneficial for seniors. Those…
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As seniors age, they may not be able to do the same things they once did. Everything from driving and mobility to vision and hearing may become difficult, but most seniors won’t admit this out of fear of losing their independence, which is why it’s important to pay attention to…
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Keeping your loved one’s medical information organized may become more difficult as he or she ages. However, you never know when you may need to pull a critical file for a physician that documents past and present medical conditions. The following five tips can help you manage your loved one’s…
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Choosing a physician for your senior parent is one of the most important decisions you can make as a family caregiver, so you need to do it right. To make selecting a primary care physician a little easier, your family can use the following tips. Check Availability Your parent’s health…
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Power of attorney documents can be useful for making sure your aging parent gets the care he or she needs. In theory, these documents can ensure these needs are met even after your parent is no longer capable of taking care of him or herself. However, there are a lot…
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When aging parents need at-home care, devising an effective caregiving plan is always complex. There are many difficult choices to be made, and navigating the financial, legal, and personal issues can cause familial conflict. Here are six tips for addressing common family caregiving conflicts. 1. Be Understanding Aging parents are…
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Properly weatherizing a home can reduce heating and cooling costs by thousands of dollars a year, but these projects are time-consuming and expensive, which is why seniors and their families should look for federal, state, and local assistance programs. Many of the weatherization programs are designed specifically for older adults…
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As adults age, they may experience physical and mental limitations that prevent them from doing the things that once kept them independent. One of those activities is driving. From vision impairment to a decrease in brain function, there are many reasons your older loved one may need to give up…
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Hospital readmission rates are surprisingly high among seniors. As your aging loved one’s caregiver, you should be aware of the common reasons seniors are readmitted to a hospital following a recent stay so you can take preventative action. 1. Premature Discharge from the Hospital Seniors are sometimes discharged from the…
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