Table of Content1 1. Listening to Music2 2. Engaging in Art Therapy3 3. Volunteering4 4. Taking Care of a Pet5 5. Downsizing Depression is common in older adults, but that doesn’t make the condition ordinary. Your elderly loved one will need to develop strategies to control his or her stress…
Table of Content1 Check the Environment2 Communicate Clearly and Calmly3 Look for Injuries4 Redirect Your Loved One’s Attention5 Give Your Loved One Space When seniors with dementia are confused or uncomfortable, they might become physically or verbally aggressive. While your aging loved one’s combativeness may seem overwhelming at first, there…
Table of Content1 1. Aspiration Pneumonitis2 2. Anemia3 3. Electrolyte Disorders4 4. Gastrointestinal Bleeding5 5. Kidney Failure6 6. Alcohol-Related Illnesses7 7. Intestinal Obstructions Hospital readmissions are often unplanned. Premature discharge from the hospital is a significant risk factor for readmission. However, even those whose conditions are stable at the time…
Table of Content1 Start Planning Before Discharge2 Meet with a Discharge Planner3 Prepare Your Home4 Avoid Medication Errors When your aging loved one is discharged from the hospital, you must do everything in your power to keep him or her healthy and prevent secondary complications. Heading back to the hospital…
Table of Content1 1. Levodopa2 2. Dopamine Agonists3 3. Therapy4 4. COMT and MAO-B Inhibitors5 5. Lifestyle Changes6 6. Deep Brain Stimulation For those with early-onset Parkinson’s, it’s possible to find medications that can halt the disease’s progression for a while. This may not be an option for older adults,…
Table of Content1 How the Stages Overlap2 The Typical Length of the Last Stage3 What You Can Do to Make Things Easier4 Ways to Manage Your Emotions The typical Alzheimer’s diagnosis comes when a person is in the early to middle stages of the disease. In many cases, a person…
Table of Content1 1. Improper Posture2 2. Balance Issues3 3. Tremors4 4. Difficulty Chewing and Swallowing5 5. Speech Changes6 6. Stiffness Even though Parkinson’s can have a huge impact on physical health and motor skills, treatments for this disease are more effective than ever. With some professional assistance and a…
As seniors age, they run the risk of becoming lonely and depressed if they don’t receive enough social stimulation. The following infographic explains why socializing is so important for the elderly. At Green Valley Home Care Assistance, we provide dedicated and compassionate caregivers who make wonderful social companions for older…
Table of Content1 1. Handheld Mazes2 2. Jigsaw Puzzles3 3. Crosswords4 4. Wire or Rope Brainteasers5 5. Riddles Puzzles can bring out the inner child in a senior who needs an emotional boost after a stroke. Your aging loved one’s favorite games can also double as a form of therapy…
Table of Content1 Build a Support Network2 Be Open About Your Challenges3 Explore Local and Federal Resources4 Check into Professional Home Care Services Dementia causes symptoms such as memory loss and confusion that increase over time. By the time your aging loved one reaches the last stages of dementia, you…