Celebrating the 4th of July with your Senior

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4th of July activities

Anyone can celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, including seniors. There are many activities everyone can enjoy to remember America’s day of independence! The most important thing to remember when planning Fourth of July activities for seniors is to find activities with no or limited standing and minimal exposure to the sun. Here are some ideas for activities seniors can enjoy when celebrating the Fourth of July: Crafting activities with a Fourth of July theme, such as American flags made out of felt or paper. Watching a movie with a […] Read Full Article »

Top 3 Reasons Why a Professional RN is the Best Support System After Family

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Mother and Daughter

Whether the patient is living in their own home or in yours, when you become a caregiver to your elderly all family members are all affected, and adjustments have to be made. The priority is the care and safety of the patient and the reality is family members generally have “their own lives and responsibilities to take care of” which means the patient doesn’t always get first priority in the schedule. This is why hiring a professional RN to come in once, twice or three times a week to check […] Read Full Article »

The Undeniable Pros for Home Care with a Professional RN

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nursing care

Unfortunately, residents of assisted living facilities, according to CDC, are more vulnerable to certain new medical conditions compared to patients or seniors who choose to stay at home with one-on-one once or twice a week professional care. Some of the Alarming New Medical Conditions among Assisted Living Residents Include… About 40% of new Assisted Living residents suffer from short-term memory issues. They become disoriented and confused about where they are and why they are there. A report published by the US National Library of Medicine states that memory problems are […] Read Full Article »

Arthritis Might Behind Many Seniors’ Pains Complaints

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arthritic hands

Although their pain may be caused by various reasons, please do not ignore the fact that arthritis might be the cause of your patient’s pain. In fact, according to Everyday Health, arthritis is most likely the #1 condition people who are 65 and older suffer from. The Center for Disease Control notes that almost 50 percent of seniors suffer from arthritis so severely that is lowers their quality of life. Arthritis can affect the joints in most parts of the body, including the hands, feet, hips, and especially knees. The […] Read Full Article »

Tips to Protect Your Senior from Elder Abuse and Crimes

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Elderly man abused

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1.4 million people aged 65 and over currently reside in nursing homes. Although most of them receive adequate care, elder abuse is a common issue that many elders face in nursing homes and other settings. In fact, in research conducted by Laumann, it was determined that seniors whom reported elder abuse frequently “reported verbal mistreatment (9%), followed by financial mistreatment (3.5%) and lastly physical mistreatment (less than 1%).” It was also determined that seniors are often the target of […] Read Full Article »

IMPORTANT FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BED SORES FOR SENIORS

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Pressure ulcers, or bed sores as they are commonly called, are among the most common health conditions for seniors in the United States. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), more than 2.5 million individuals in the United States experience pressure ulcers every single year. A recent study indicated that 8% of all nursing home patients had experienced a pressure sore at one time or another. This research also suggested that over 28% of patients in a home care setting, also experience pressure sores. Scary, isn’t it? Even […] Read Full Article »