The holidays can bring great comfort and connections for seniors, especially if they get to visit with family and friends to enjoy favorite traditions. As you visit an aging loved one over the holidays, it’s an opportune time to look for any changes in their health or behavior that may have occurred since you last [...]
Guest Blogger: Kaye Ginsberg, Founder & Owner of Peace of Mind Transitions There’s no place like home. Home is where the heart is. Home sweet home. There are many everyday phrases that emphasize home being a special place. That is one reason talking with older adults about moving can be difficult. Once you recognize that [...]
Older adults aren’t immune to mental illness; in fact, the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging says that mental health conditions in older Americans have significantly increased in recent years due to factors such as social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, a lack of access to mental health treatment through Medicare and an increase [...]
Gladys C. Shares Some Secrets to Her Three Decades of Service with Kadan Homecare When Gladys was looking for employment, she needed a job that would give her the flexibility to take time off to care for her asthmatic daughter. She found that traditional positions penalized her for taking time away, so she looked for [...]
Falls are a serious concern for older people; the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that they are the number one cause of death in people over the age of 65. In 2020, three million Americans went to the emergency room because of a fall. Falls not only can cause serious injuries like hip fractures; [...]
As Americans live longer, most of us will require some type of elder care. Those who are turning age 65 today have a nearly 70% chance of needing some type of personal care services in their remaining years, and 20% will need care for five years or more. While family and friends may be able [...]
If your senior loved one has been hospitalized or in a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation, he or she is probably eager to return to the comfort of home. Whether you were the primary caregiver or used homecare services for loved one, it’s important for all caregivers to work together to thoroughly plan for the [...]
Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of age-related brain disease. Brain diseases affect people from all walks of life. We recently learned that former first lady Rosalynn Carter is living with dementia. When Mrs. Carter’s family announced her diagnosis, they pointed out her longstanding advocacy for family caregivers. [...]
When it comes to home safety for seniors, falls top the list of concerns. A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can be life-altering, according to the National Institute on Aging. For older people, a broken bone can lead to more serious health problems and long-term disability. To [...]
Spring is here and many Americans are taking advantage of this time to clean and organize. Making sure your house is in good order is important, but now is a great time to make sure important health care documents are in place as well. As part of April’s National Healthcare Decisions Day, the National Hospice [...]
