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Can Hospice Help My Family?
What happens when a loved one is placed on Hospice? What does it mean for my family, and how does it work? These are common questions that come up when a loved one has been “put on hospice.” Below, these questions and more will help to guide you through the steps of...
Making Senior Meal Preparation Easier
A common challenge that often seems to creep up on seniors is being able to safely prepare nutritious meals for themselves as they age. Taking the time to evaluate and prepare, and even asking for help can make senior meal prep much easier. We have some tips and...
Seniors and Low Blood Pressure – Understanding the Facts
Everyone knows that high blood pressure is a danger to your health, but low blood pressure, also called hypotension, is rarely talked about. While for the most part, low blood pressure is not an emergency situation unless you experience unsettling symptoms, it’s still...
Stroke Recovery at Home
Strokes can happen at any time, anywhere, to anyone. It also means that every stroke survivor recovers at different rates, depending on many different factors. However, there are ways to encourage “neuroplasticity,” or to give your brain a boost in growth that can...
Tips for Memory Loss in Seniors
Senior memory loss is inevitable for the aging adult, but the degree can vary immensely. Everyone experiences lapses in memory sometimes, but there are things that seniors can do to improve their memory, and prevent further issues down the road. Being proactive to...
How to Detect A UTI in an Aging Loved One
Developing a urinary tract infection (UTI’s) becomes an increasingly dangerous issue as we age, especially if left untreated. In the elderly population, detecting UTIs can be tricky, as some of the symptoms mimic natural decline in aging, or may be symptoms of a...
What is Senior Respite Care?
Caring for aging family members is no doubt a labor of love, and though emotionally rewarding, it can also be difficult to balance the needs of your loved one as well as your own. Respite care is defined as “short-term relief for caregivers,” according to the National...
What is Sundowning?
Anyone who has worked in healthcare is familiar with the term “sundowning,” but family members of an aging loved one may not have heard of it. Sundowning is a term used to describe a peculiarity that occurs when a senior begins to experience symptoms of confusion and...
Protecting Seniors and Avoiding Elderly Scams
While scammers have been around for many years, they have become increasingly aware of the ease in which seniors can be defrauded by elderly scams. According to the most recent report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's elderly scams statistics, losses incurred...
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Starting in 2006, June became the Elder Abuse Awareness month, with Elder Abuse Awareness Day being June 15th, created by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Elder abuse is a growing...
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...
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