Facts about Elder Abuse that You Need to Know to Protect Your Loved Ones

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As people age, they may face many challenges like illness, mobility issues, and memory problems. Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals may use such struggles as an opportunity to neglect or take advantage of aging persons. This occurrence is known as elder abuse. Forms of Elder Abuse  Abuse against an older adult could be undertaken through several different ways including: Physical Abuse  A caregiver uses physical force to subdue, restrain or coerce an elderly individual into performing a specific activity. The Irresponsibility of Caregivers  Home health aides, nursing home workers, and rehabilitation facility […] Read Full Article »

Caring for a Terminally Ill Relative

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Elderly couple by water

One of the greatest gifts you can give a terminally ill family member is the comfort of allowing them to live their final moments comfortably at home surrounded by individuals who genuinely love and care for them. After all, everyone feels more at peace when they’re in their own home, in their own beds, and are around familiar sights and sounds. Plus, when you’re confined to a hospital, it can lower your morale and cause severe depression. Being at home, however, provides the patient with comfort and peace. On the […] Read Full Article »

Recent Cases of Florida Nursing Home Abuse

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Nursing Home

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the number of verified cases of elder abuse in Florida rose 74% between 2011 and 2014. The statewide total of these verified cases for 2015 was 2,525. Although one study shows that the overwhelming majority of elder abuse cases happen in the home, here are some documented examples of nursing home abuse. (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/aging/os-elder-abuse-lillian-moses-20160527-story.html) Deaths Following Irma and Subsequent Cover-Up As reported by Orlando Weekly, 12 residents died in a Broward County nursing home following Hurricane Irma. The problems at the nursing home began when the […] Read Full Article »

Tips for Overcoming Caregiver Burnout when Caring for a Senior in Your Home

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Caring for a loved one at home can be a blessing and also an overwhelming responsibility, especially if your senior is very ill and unable to take care of themselves. Dates out with your spouse or even a simple bath can be tasks that you have to meticulously plan for so that your senior is not left alone. All this responsibility can lead to feelings of “caregiver burnout.” When you have “caregiver burnout,” you experience physical, mental and spiritual exhaustion. You may also feel anxious, stressed, depressed, frustrated, have unrelenting […] Read Full Article »

Caring for Seniors with Shingles

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senior shingles

Shingles (the same virus that causes the chicken pox) is a painful skin disease that occurs when the chicken pox virus reactivates. It is common among the senior population. In fact, 50 percent of people will have shingles by their 80th birthday, and it is estimated that 1 million cases of shingles occur in the United States each year. While the shingles vaccine can reduce your chances of getting shingles, it does not eliminate the chances completely. Symptoms that nurses caring for seniors should be on the lookout for are: […] Read Full Article »

Seniors with Depression Need Extra Care

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Senior depression

Depression affects people of all ages, and seniors are no exception. In fact, seniors may be particularly susceptible to depression due to feelings of isolation and losing loved ones. Many things can cause depression, and one of the top items on that list is dealing with health issues, especially serious ones, according to www.AgingCare.com. Seniors are often fighting cancer, heart disease, stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and more. Adding to the complexity of helping seniors with depression, is that the symptoms of depression may be not be as clear for the […] Read Full Article »