No matter how resilient a person is, caregiving can be exhausting and physically demanding. Caregivers often end up neglecting their health when they are caring for a senior loved one. As the population ages, we see more family members becoming caregivers for their elderly relatives
Daily routines can be challenging for those caregivers who live with dementia patients. Taking care of patients affected by dementia can be a difficult task because you must ensure their safety while providing activities that can be mentally stimulating for them. As a caregiver, you
Telemedicine and telehealth have helped people everywhere during the COVID-19 pandemic. With physical distancing measures in place, many patients and doctors were compelled to communicate over the telephone for everyone’s health and safety.
What is telemedicine?
Telemedicine is a term that covers the methods patients and doctors
Family caregiver’s daily routine is packed with activities that range from caring for the elderly to keeping the house clean. For a caretaker, keeping the environment safe is a huge task and when it comes to taking care of their diet, many caregivers end up
Tai Chi for Seniors and their caregivers
Tai Chi for seniors is an extremely popular method for staying active in a safe manner. Due to various health reasons, it gets difficult for some seniors to incorporate exercise into their daily routine. Their limitations could include restrictive
Elderly and senior citizens are more vulnerable to Coronavirus and are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. Due to many reasons, such as shared communal system at Nursing Care facilities, underlying health concerns, group activities, part-time staff that’s overworked and exhausted,
Easter Holiday Activities for Seniors and Family Caregivers
Celebrating the Easter holidays is a special time for families. People look forward to spending time with their loved ones, arranging family gatherings and engaging in fun activities. Easter holidays are approaching and although we are mostly past
Urinary incontinence is common in adults over the age of 65 and medical costs for diagnosing the actual cause and treatment have surged in the past two decades. While the most common stereotype regarding aging needs immediate alteration as bladder-related issues are due to underlying
This is the essential checklist for your senior loved ones who are in isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Seniors and elderly citizens are highly vulnerable to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Older people with underlying health concerns
or pre-existing diseases are highly susceptible to contracting the virus.
Considering the
Who is at higher risk of contracting the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)?
Elderly and senior citizens are more vulnerable to this virus and some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
Older adults
People who have serious chronic medical conditions