Even though we might imagine a Norman Rockwell-worthy Thanksgiving gathering, with the entire family relishing quality time together and Grandma’s classic food, the truth for a lot of families consists of something unanticipated: a visit to the hospital. The fact is, studies illustrate that emergency room visits for older adults jump an astounding 10% – […]
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Employers have long recognized the necessity for new mothers or fathers to take time away from their career to focus on the various requirements of an infant, but what has been identified much less is the equally important need for adult children to take time away to look after their aging parents. But as our […]
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The old saying is true: elephants truly do have incredible memories, even in their old age. To illustrate, they can remember and return to very particular locations many years after visiting them, irrespective of age. Just what exactly can we discover from elephants that might lead to increasing our own brain functioning as we age? […]
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It’s a conflict that emerges for a number of families: seniors adamantly want to age in place at home, while their family members worry about their health and safety. And there’s an argument to be made in both scenarios. Seniors, especially individuals who live alone, encounter multiple dangers: falls that could lead to serious injury, […]
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When it comes to caregiving for a family member, family dynamics can play a big part in the caregiver’s outlook. For people who have been raised by loving parents who provided for all their needs, offering the same level of care may just be second nature. But what if you’ve been negatively affected by childhood […]
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Have you ever walked in to the office or a get-together with friends or family and had someone say to you with great concern, “You really look tired today!” Even though you were feeling relatively perky prior to that moment, suddenly you really DO feel exhausted and rundown. The words we use with others in […]
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With an impassioned level of debate rivaling the Hatfields and McCoys, it appears insurmountable to come to a resolution around the issue of gun control. Yet in spite of which side of the fence you are on, there’s one little-discussed scenario that will cause all of us to take pause: the frightening mixture of dementia […]
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What could possibly be better than waking up well rested after a great night’s sleep, completely energized and ready to face a new day? For a lot of older adults – as many as one third of them – getting adequate sleep only occurs in their dreams. And sadly, it is a common assumption that […]
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Today, Thomas Edison’s words ring true regarding the race to obtain both the main cause and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Each day seems to bring hopeful news of another clinical trial, followed shortly after by the aggravating news that results failed to […]
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In one’s older years, it is common to be dealing with sleeping problems, fatigue, or loss of appetite. And frequently, they’re written off as exactly that. Yet, for as many as 8 million seniors over age 65, these symptoms are indicative of something significantly more than normal aging – they’re signs of mental illness. And […]
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A Hospital Visit for Thanksgiving? It’s More Common Than You Think for Seniors!
in Family Caregiving, Home Care, Senior Health by Generations at HomeEven though we might imagine a Norman Rockwell-worthy Thanksgiving gathering, with the entire family relishing quality time together and Grandma’s classic food, the truth for a lot of families consists of something unanticipated: a visit to the hospital. The fact is, studies illustrate that emergency room visits for older adults jump an astounding 10% – […]
Paid Family Leave for Senior Care: The Benefit Employees Really Need
in Family Caregiving, Home Care, Mental Health by Generations at HomeEmployers have long recognized the necessity for new mothers or fathers to take time away from their career to focus on the various requirements of an infant, but what has been identified much less is the equally important need for adult children to take time away to look after their aging parents. But as our […]
What a Herd of Elephants Can Teach Us About Alzheimer’s
in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Home Care, Senior Health by Generations at HomeThe old saying is true: elephants truly do have incredible memories, even in their old age. To illustrate, they can remember and return to very particular locations many years after visiting them, irrespective of age. Just what exactly can we discover from elephants that might lead to increasing our own brain functioning as we age? […]
Striking a Balance Between Senior Safety vs. Independence
in Care Tips, Home Care, Senior Safety by Generations at HomeIt’s a conflict that emerges for a number of families: seniors adamantly want to age in place at home, while their family members worry about their health and safety. And there’s an argument to be made in both scenarios. Seniors, especially individuals who live alone, encounter multiple dangers: falls that could lead to serious injury, […]
Caring for Senior Loved Ones You Don’t Care For
in Care Tips, Family Caregiving, Home Care by Generations at HomeWhen it comes to caregiving for a family member, family dynamics can play a big part in the caregiver’s outlook. For people who have been raised by loving parents who provided for all their needs, offering the same level of care may just be second nature. But what if you’ve been negatively affected by childhood […]
Things You Should Never Say to Someone in a Medical Crisis
in Care Tips, Home Care, Senior Health by Generations at HomeHave you ever walked in to the office or a get-together with friends or family and had someone say to you with great concern, “You really look tired today!” Even though you were feeling relatively perky prior to that moment, suddenly you really DO feel exhausted and rundown. The words we use with others in […]
How Concerned Should You Be About Guns and Dementia?
in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Home Care, Mental Health, Senior Safety by Generations at HomeWith an impassioned level of debate rivaling the Hatfields and McCoys, it appears insurmountable to come to a resolution around the issue of gun control. Yet in spite of which side of the fence you are on, there’s one little-discussed scenario that will cause all of us to take pause: the frightening mixture of dementia […]
Why Seniors Should Avoid Using Sleep Medications
in Home Care, Medication Management, Senior Health by Generations at HomeWhat could possibly be better than waking up well rested after a great night’s sleep, completely energized and ready to face a new day? For a lot of older adults – as many as one third of them – getting adequate sleep only occurs in their dreams. And sadly, it is a common assumption that […]
A Whole New Take on the Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Home Care by Generations at HomeToday, Thomas Edison’s words ring true regarding the race to obtain both the main cause and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Each day seems to bring hopeful news of another clinical trial, followed shortly after by the aggravating news that results failed to […]
The Illness We’re Overlooking that Many Seniors May Have
in Home Care, Mental Health, Senior Health by Generations at HomeIn one’s older years, it is common to be dealing with sleeping problems, fatigue, or loss of appetite. And frequently, they’re written off as exactly that. Yet, for as many as 8 million seniors over age 65, these symptoms are indicative of something significantly more than normal aging – they’re signs of mental illness. And […]