In most professions, you can tell how well someone is doing at their job by how often their customers come back for more. Health care, though, is kind of the opposite, especially when it comes to hospitals. Success in this context usually means not having to go back anytime soon. It’s not always easy […]
Have you ever woken up from a frightening or stressful dream, only for lucidity to linger just out of reach for a few minutes? That sense of disorientation, of confusion, of alarm, feeling like things are amiss but not fully understanding why? Experiences like those may be the closest analogs we have to what individuals […]
As parents reach their golden years, sometimes their children find themselves needing to step in and help them in unexpected ways. It’s a difficult reality to be presented with, one made even harder by how much we’d rather not think about it. But it’s a reality that a lot of us will have to face [...]
Hospice care is a specialized form of medical care for people nearing the end of their lives. It focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness. Many people wonder about the average cost of hospice care when considering this option for themselves or a loved one. Let's explore the factors that [...]
It can be very challenging when elderly parents will not cooperate in order to assure their well-being. When an elderly parent refuses help, adult children often become frustrated and angry and sometimes just give up. That is not an appropriate solution for either the child or the parent. Aging parents want to be acknowledged as […]
Relocation Stress Syndrome, also known as transfer trauma, is a condition that affects many older adults when they move from one living environment to another. This syndrome can have significant impacts on a senior's physical and mental health, often leading to confusion, depression, and anxiety. As our population ages and more seniors face transitions in [...]
Dementia is a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's not a specific disease, but rather a term that describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are many other types as [...]
Aging adults often require some form of care or assistance. Even persons who enjoy their independence may want someone to keep them company or with whom they can do hobbies. Other persons may need additional care but would prefer not to leave their homes. This could be for many reasons, like wanting to stay in [...]
Nursing Home Technology Monitors Elder Activities Many of us are balancing the care of our aging parents and working full-time jobs, and taking care of our children. So, how do you monitor the activities of elderly parents? The advent of new-age technology has sensors, voice activation, GPS, Bluetooth, cellular connectivity via mobile phones, smartphone [...]
