By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on July 30, 2020
Independence is one of the things seniors often want to hang on to during the later years of life. However, some older adults may have valid concerns about achieving this goal when certain needs come into play. The good news is there are many community …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on July 16, 2020
The emotional side of caregiving is often talked about in glowing terms by caregivers who fear being judged for being honest. Family caregivers tend to talk more about how happy they are to spend time with their senior loved ones than the challenges they face. …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on June 25, 2020
It’s just as important to pay as much attention to the psychological needs of an elderly loved one as you do to his or her physical needs. Psychological problems in seniors have the potential to affect behavior, sleep habits, concentration, cognitive functions, and many other …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on June 11, 2020
During the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease, symptoms typically worsen. Because this is when the brain has already been significantly damaged, it’s not unusual for a senior with this condition to no longer be able to communicate clearly. In fact, talking may stop altogether. This …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on May 28, 2020
Many people think dementia mostly just causes memory loss, but this complex neurological condition can also cause unusual symptoms like hallucinations. These hallucinations can include seeing, smelling, or hearing things that aren’t there, and they’re most common in seniors with dementia due to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on May 14, 2020
There are approximately 40 million individuals providing unpaid care to adults 65 and older in the United States alone, according to the Pew Research Center. Oftentimes, this type of care involves a parent or other older relative. If you know someone who regularly provides this …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on April 30, 2020
Sleep problems are a well-known issue in the senior community, since many older adults wake up during the night. Yet you might be surprised to discover sleep issues can also fall into another category. Excessive sleeping is an issue seniors with Parkinson’s often face. If …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on April 16, 2020
Coronavirus has made your job as a family caregiver more important than ever before. Your senior loved one depends on you to educate him or her about the latest information regarding the virus. He or she also needs you to prevent exposure to people who …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on March 26, 2020
There’s nothing wrong with seniors preferring to remain in their homes. In fact, many elderly people hope to be able to do so safely well into their golden years. Over time, however, spouses may pass away, and children tend to move away or become preoccupied …
By Rob Buck, 9:00 am on March 12, 2020
Many seniors cherish their independence and privacy, and they may be resistant to change. However, there may come a time when living alone without assistance isn’t an option. If you notice any of the following signs the next time you visit your senior loved one, …
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