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Tips For Engaging With An Elderly Loved One
How to Care for Aging Loved Ones By Amber Kevlin, RN Visiting elderly loved ones can sometimes be difficult to plan, especially if there has been a decline in physical activity since you have visited them last. Seniors tend to choose activities based on their bodily...
Caregiver Burnout: Help For The Helpers
By Amber Kevlin, RN Being a caregiver is a very difficult position, especially if you are caring for aging parents or family members. The exhaustion that comes with not only being a caregiver, but trying to manage your own life affairs can be a terrible strain on your...
Planning on Aging
Planning on Aging Growing older seems to creep up on you until one day, something happens to make you realize you may not have planned on aging. Whether it’s a fall, a chronic health issue, or a decline in memory or mobility, life is sure to throw its share of...
Depression in Aging Adults
Depression in Aging Adults Losing social connections is a regrettable part of the aging process, as certain challenges arise. Loved ones move away or spouses and friends pass away, and bodily limitations or chronic illnesses can compound on the alienation that comes...
Detecting Alzheimer’s
Detecting Alzheimer’s Memory loss is a very normal part of the aging process, but there are signs that everyday problems may be something more than just “forgetfulness.” According to The Alzheimer's Association, there are 10 signs to look for when detecting...
Winter Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
Winter Weather Safety Tips for Seniors Preparing for winter weather can be a daunting task, especially for seniors living alone. Elderly persons are generally at a higher risk of airway infections and viruses due to an already lowered immune system, but the physical...
The Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care by Amber Kevlin, RN. Published by Rabun Neighbors Magazine
The phrases “home care services” and “home health care” are frequently used interchangeably in conversation, but there are very important distinctions to be aware of when searching for assistance for your loved ones. Home care generally refers to non-medical care...
Talking To Your Loved Ones About Home Care by Amber Kevlin, RN. Published by Rabun Neighbors Magazine
Talking to your loved ones about needing extra help around the house can be a difficult conversation for families. Aging adults may recognize signs of cognitive or physical decline, but don’t want to be a burden for family members. In turn, children of aging adults...
Preventing Falls at Home by Amber Kevlin, RN. Published by Rabun Neighbors Magazine
According to the CDC, millions of people aged 65 and older fall every year, and falls are the number one cause of accidental deaths among elderly people. More than a quarter of seniors fall each year, yet only about half of them tell their doctors about it. One in 5...
Helping Aging Family Members Eat Better by Amber Kevlin, RN. Published by Rabun Neighbors
Aging can present many challenges, and balancing a healthy diet is certainly one of the more prominent eating challenges. There are many issues that can contribute to this issue, such as a declining sense of taste, the body’s decreased breakdown of nutrient intake as...
Identifying and Preventing Osteoarthritis by Amber Kevlin, RN. Published by Rabun Neighbors
In the human body, cartilage surrounds the end of each bone, protecting it from friction. When that cartilage breaks down, the condition is known as osteoarthritis. So how does one develop osteoarthritis, and how can you prevent it? Osteoarthritis is the most common...