Living in a nursing home and being admitted to the hospital are two things that most people would prefer to avoid. However, these experiences are a reality for many older individuals. According to LongTermCare.gov, someo...Read More
Caregiver Tips to Prevent and Heal Bed Sores
Bed sores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are a painful skin condition often experienced by seniors with mobility issues. Those who spend a long time in a single position are at risk due to unrelieved p...Read More
How to Communicate with a Senior Who Can No Longer Speak
Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a lifetime devoted to one another was coping with the wife’s late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The wife lived in...Read More
Chronic Health Conditions and the Flu: A Deadly Combination
For most people, the flu is a mild yet unpleasant illness. Fever, chills, congestion, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue generally leave people feeling lousy for a few days. Most people who catch the flu do not need m...Read More