According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an average of 7 in 10 adults over the age of 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives. Another statistic reads that 68% of older adults in residential care or nursing homes have some degree of cognitive impairment. With those facts [...]
Believe me when I say everyone has a hard time addressing the topic of future long-term care plans with an aging loved one recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, or any other stages of dementia or types of dementia. Ever since you can remember, your parents have taken on the responsibility of raising you and taking care [...]
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, up to 60% of people with dementia will wander and get lost. So, what does this mean? In the year 2016, an older woman who lived in California wandered off while picking avocados in her family’s orchard. Due to her mental condition, Alzheimer’s - which [...]
Trying to determine what health care services are best for your loved ones? Home health and home care are two different types of care that are provided at home. Most people, however, assume that these services are the same. For those who find it difficult to draw a line between these two services, we are […]
When providing home health care, you will be entering into your client’s home and working one-on-one with them. Often times, you will be responsible not only for observing any health risks or dangerous arrangements in the home but also for protecting yourself from any potential dangers. Unlike being in an assisted living setting, you may […]
There are over 45 million Americans that are considered seniors, or over the age of 65. According to the US Census Bureau, by the year 2060, this number will more than double, to over 98 million. It is projected that 19 million of those seniors will be age 85 or older. As all of these […]
The aging-in-place movement has added a whole new level of independent living options for seniors that don’t exist in the nursing home model of senior care. To be sure, many seniors prefer to stay at home during their golden years. Indeed, their health and well-being can thrive when they are allowed to live out their […]
Caring for your adult parents can both feel like an honor and honestly, a burden. Due to all of the feelings that are associated with your parents, chances are good that if you’re your parents’ caregiver, you feel guilty. And because you know your parents’ best, they often want you to be the only person […]
When you have a loved one who is requiring more assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), it can be challenging. It is difficult to balance all of your commitments while still providing quality care to your senior family member. Plus, often, your senior family member may not want help from you. They may either […]
As parents age, the relationship between them and their adult children often comes to a bit of a crisis. Roles start reversing, and this can cause some tension and confusion. Relationships that were clear and comfortable may no longer be so; those that were already problematic may come to a boiling point. Or, aging parents […]