Posts by Blen Abraham
How Does Staying Active Benefit Your Senior?
Increasing physical activity can have some really powerful benefits for your senior, but that doesn’t mean she’s on board with the idea right out of the gate. Try talking with her about some of these possible results and see if that helps to change her mind. She Can Keep Her Brain Healthy When your elderly…
Read MoreHow Can Senior Care Help Your Parent Remain in Their Home?
Seniors that are able to age in place by staying in their familiar homes as they get older have better overall health and better mental health than seniors who don’t. There are a lot of proven benefits to having seniors stay at home. But as the children of someone that is aging you’re probably worried…
Read MoreTips for Arranging Home Health Care in an Emergency
Any emergency with an aging parent is stressful. It’s hard not to feel the pressure as you worry about the outcome of this event. Whether your mom has a stroke that requires a long recovery or she’s fell and broke her hip, you need to take time to arrange the care services she needs. Home…
Read MoreWill Home Care Really Make a Difference in Mom’s Life? If She Struggles with Basic Tasks, Absolutely!
One question that some people may have when it comes to home care is, ‘Will it really make a difference in my aging mother’s life?’ The answer is simple: yes. A lot of people have various misconceptions about home care. Some people have no idea what home care is, what it offers, or the benefits…
Read MoreThree Ways for Home Health Care to Help After Eye Surgery
Your dad may need eye surgery if he suffers from cataracts, a retinal detachment, or other eye issues that occur with aging. If his eyelids are sagging and affecting his vision, he may need to have the skin on the eyelids pulled up in a surgical procedure. If he has to undergo eye surgery, talk…
Read MoreRisk Factors that May Lead to Colon Cancer
Colon cancer begins as pre-cancerous polyps develop in the colon or rectum. These polyps can be present in the colon for years before invasive cancer develops. They may not cause any symptoms, especially early on, which means your parent often won’t know if he has colon cancer until it’s spread. But fortunately, there are easy…
Read MoreShould Your Elderly Loved One Have Social Media Accounts?
Social media is all the rage these days. There are billions of people who have social media accounts. Some people have Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or other social media accounts. Others have a combination of all these accounts. You might think that only younger adults and children use social media. However, don’t you think that social…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries: A Caregiver’s Guide
Brain Injury Awareness Month is recognized in March. So this is a good time to reflect on why brain injuries occur and how to manage them. Falls that involve hitting one’s head are the most common reason that older people develop traumatic brain injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there was a…
Read MoreAnger Management and Dementia Care: What Do You Need to Know?
People who have dementia often get angry. They might get angry earlier on in the disease because they hate the fact that they have this disease. Later in the disease, they might get angry because they can’t understand what is going on around them. No matter why your elderly loved one is getting angry, there…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Important Things if Your Senior Wants to Age in Place?
If your elderly family member has informed you that she wants to age in place, you need to make sure that you’re both as prepared as you can be. Here are just a few of the things you need to know. Stay Mentally Active Keeping your senior’s brain as active and engaged as possible helps…
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