Elderly people become frailer and less able to stand up for themselves if they are being abused by someone. Many times they are abused in their own homes, a relative’s home, or even a care facility. There are more than half a million reports of abuse against the elderly each year in the United States alone and sadly millions more go unreported. At first, the abuse may not be recognized. It may appear to be symptoms of conditions like dementia or signs the person is becoming frailer. There is a […] Read Full Article »
Practical and Easy Technology for Seniors
Technology has changed the way we live, but 15% of those aged over 60 do not own or use a mobile device. About 32% of seniors also admit to not using the Internet saying that they fear it, don’t understand how to use it, or don’t think it is relevant. However, digital technology has crossed over to medical and health apps and now there are some significant advances in health app for seniors – if they make that momentous decision to go online. Medical experts are encouraging seniors to try […] Read Full Article »
How to Tell If Your Senior is Depressed
Clinical depression in seniors is common. It affects about 6 million people age 65 and older in the United States alone. Out of those 6 million people, only about 10% of them will receive treatment for depression. The most likely reason for this is that older people often display symptoms of depression differently. Depression will often occur with other medical illnesses or disabilities and last longer. Families and doctors may miss the signs of depression because as a person gets older they are expected to slow down. There are signs […] Read Full Article »
How to Get Your Senior to Be More Social
Having a social life as a senior can be a challenge. Many of your friends and family may no longer be with you and your social circle has become smaller. You may also have some physical limitations on the things that you were once able to do. But that does not mean that you cannot have an active social life. Get to know the people who live around you. Look around. Is there someone that looks friendly that you have never spoken to? Finding new friends is a great way […] Read Full Article »
How to Communicate Effectively With Older Adults
Communicating with older adults can be a challenge. They may have multiple mental and physical conditions that make it difficult for them to communicate with their loved ones. They may be faced with something that is psychological, such as dementia that makes it hard for them to care for themselves. But in the end, learning to communicate effectively with your senior can have numerous rewards. Get face to face with them. Doing this can help facilitate communication. Many times older adults will have hearing or vision loss and they may […] Read Full Article »
How Home Health Care Is Improving Patient Care
A recent study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that patients respond better when they get inclusive care. In fact, it does not matter if the care comes from a person of a different race or ethnicity; the fact that the person assigned to take care is there and giving all her attention to the patient. Traditionally, patients were thought to lean towards a preference for professionals who looked like them and talked like them but that has all changed. Perhaps it was influenced by the […] Read Full Article »