Posts from 2016 October 31, 2016 Home Safety for Seniors - Proactive Tips to Keep Seniors Safe at Home A newborn’s homecoming is often preceded by a frenzy of childproofing. However, caregivers often do not see to seniorproofing the home until after a scare or injury occurs. Or they are not sure how to go about making the home a safe environment for aging loved ones, ... Read More September 20, 2016 Visiting Elderly Parents - Checklist to Track Their Health and Well-Being Elementary, My Dear Watson At some time, you will find yourself wanting to keep abreast of changes in your elderly parents’ health and well-being. This will require a bit of subtle sleuthing and a lot of observation on your part. You might feel a bit like Sneaky Pete, but ... Read More September 12, 2016 Seniors at Highest Risk of Hospitilization-Related Delirium Approximately seven million Americans, many of them seniors, develop delirium during hospital stays annually. Although Delirium has no age restriction, those 65 or older are at the highest risk. Delirium can cause lack of focus, delusions, and frightening hallucinations. ... Read More August 23, 2016 How to Deal with Denial About Seniors Needing Help Family Caregivers vs. Denial When family members refuse to face the fact that their aging loved one needs help, they can create anger, stress, and frustration for family caregivers. Whether it’s a mental or physical need, or both, it’s crucial that their seniors get the care ... Read More August 08, 2016 How to Have an End-of-Life Conversation with Seniors No one wants to think about their aging loved one’s end-of-life. Many view bringing up the subject as tacky or disrespectful. Some equate it with appearing greedy or trying to edge out other family from the decision-making process. Others even see it as bad luck. But ... Read More Page 1 of 2
