Senior Care Issues Families Face
Night FrightWhen the Sun Goes Down, Older Adults' Fears Often Take Over
An 86-year-old woman is suffering from dementia. During the day, it regularly sends her into states of confusion. But at night, this … | ||||
Running on EmptyA Home Instead Senior Care survey indicates stress takes a dramatic toll on those caring for older adults.
She awakens in the morning still exhausted after a fitful night of sleep and immediately … | ||||
Senior Makeover TipsSeniors can look and feel better from the outside in with a little help from from Victoria Principal and Home Instead Senior Care. Principal says, "When you get up in the morning, look in the mirror … | ||||
Caregiver StressCaring for an elderly family member can cause stress in the life of the caretaker. View the results of a survey from Caregiverstress.com and find out why it's important to tap into resources that can … | ||||
Encourage Seniors to Pursue Their Favorite PastimesHere's the kind of question that a concerned adult child of senior parents might ask when he or she sees their activity levels diminishing: "My 70-year-old parents, both in relatively good health, … | ||||
Gardens Brighten Seniors' LivesRebecca Kolls, star of the popular syndicated television show Rebecca's Garden, and eldercare service Home Instead Senior Care, have worked together to help seniors continue to enjoy gardening. … | ||||
Blue Mood be GoneDespite popular opinion, depression and loneliness are not normal parts of aging, although many seniors experience these feelings. According to a University of Michigan study released in 2006, … | ||||
Spice it Up!Food Network star Rachael Ray and Home Instead Senior Care say that cooking for older adults shouldn't be boring.
According to Rachael Ray, host of the hit cooking show 30-Minute Meals, toning … | ||||
New Resource Can Help Identify Depression in SeniorsHome Instead Senior Care is finding that an increasing number of Baby Boomers and other grown children of seniors are looking for ways to help identify signs of depression in seniors.
New Resource … | ||||
Use It or Lose ItHome Instead Senior Care helps keep seniors' minds on the move -
Research increasingly demonstrates that keeping older adults engaged in 'brain games' can provide many important … | ||||
Depression in Seniors Can Lead to Illness, DiabetesA senior whose wife died last year after 55 years of marriage has been struggling with depression. His daughter is concerned that he will become ill, but he has assured her that everyone who loses a … | ||||
New Study Reveals Advantages of Senior Exercise"As a 78-year-old couple suffering the aches and pains of growing older, we're constantly being bombarded by family, doctors and the media about the importance of exercise. Does it really make that … | ||||
Seniors Should Heed Home Safety CautionsMost seniors enjoy keeping neat, clean houses. But as older adults become a bit less steady, they also can become less sure of their ability to continue cleaning.
The following safety tips from … | ||||
The 40-70 RuleHome Instead Senior Care is bridging the communication gap between adult children and their senior loved ones.
Time to Start Talking -
The issues of aging often leave family caregivers … |
