Is Your Aging Loved One Isolated? On the surface, your senior may appear relatively content and they may even brush off questions about their level of social interaction. However, they may still be plagued by feelings of loneliness. Your loved one may be isolated if any of the following are true: They live alone. They …
When you’re a caretaker for an elderly loved one, you worry about a lot of things like falls and complications from medications. What you might not have thought about is what to do when they stop eating or drinking. This does happen, so it’s best to know what to look for and how to handle …
Commonly, families turn to residential care when their loved one has reached the point of requiring round-the-clock attention. But, due to the physical and emotional distress it can cause the person receiving care and their families, it’s a decision plenty would rather not have to make. Thankfully, families can avoid the upheaval associated with moving …
Visiting the elderly proves to be a vital factor in mental health and can even aid in the prevention of dementia, a recent study has discovered. According to the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), families with “reliable, approachable and understanding” relationships are vital in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Although it also helps to have caring …