No one can escape the natural process of growing old. However, the fears that go hand in hand with getting old are common among people around the world regardless of…
Growing older at home is a dream that many aging adults don’t want to give up, regardless of their condition and health challenges. Recent studies show that more seniors are…
Many senior citizens decide to stay at home and within their communities. According to some estimates, more than 12 million elderly people in the U.S. live alone. Living alone helps…
Is your parent or patient with Alzheimer’s having trouble drinking water or taking a bath because they are afraid of the water? Don’t worry, it’s a common issue, here is…
When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care they can experience compassion fatigue. According to the American Institute of Stress, compassion fatigue is: Also called “vicarious traumatization” or secondary traumatization…
Compassion fatigue is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion and a profound decrease in the ability to empathize. It is common among health workers and caregivers. Not only do jobs…
Are you a caregiver? If so, there’s a good chance that you’ve suffered from caregiver stress syndrome, whether you’ve realized it or not. As a caregiver, you take care of…
Caring for the elderly at home involves many aspects, from daily personal care to transportation and household maintenance. A large number of the elderly may have some form of dementia…
Getting an older adult to bathe is a struggle for many family caregivers. One of the most common problems that senior citizens have is whether or not they’re willing to…
Personal care for the elderly is the support and/or supervision of the ADLs which stands for “Activities of Daily Living”. Personal care is often provided by a family member, loved…