Legal Issues for Family Caregivers; Is Yoga Safe for Seniors With Joint Pain?
These and other stories are in the August edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
July 28, 2016Rita Ude #Health Living #Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare #Support for Adult Caregiving #Pain ManagementThe Sandwich Generation Feels the Squeeze; Stress-Reducing Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
These and other stories are in the July edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
June 30, 2016Rita Ude #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Health Living #Caregiving #Support for Adult CaregivingBathroom Safety: The Toilet
The bathroom can be a dangerous place for people of all ages, but older Americans are more vulnerable to falls and injuries.
June 21, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Aging #Health Living #Fall Prevention #Planning for Eldercare #Support for Adult CaregivingOvercoming Caregiver Fear
As a caregiver, you will be confronted daily with people, situations and events over which you have little or no control, and if you allow yourself to dwell on what might happen, you could easily become overwhelmed by fear.
June 14, 2016Elaine Sanchez #Health Living #Aging #Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare #Support for Adult CaregivingIs the Rate of Alzheimer’s Declining? How to Relieve Back Pain
These and other stories are in the June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
May 26, 2016Rita Ude #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Aging #Health/Medical #Support for Adult CaregivingWhen Aging Parents Remarry
Suzanne cared for her ailing husband for five years before his death. Now, the 75-year-old widow is falling in love again. But her grown children strongly object.
May 19, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Planning for Eldercare #Support for Adult CaregivingBathroom Safety: A Shower Chair or Bath Bench?
Shower chairs, shower stools and bath benches are a good option to help with bathing safety and fall avoidance.
May 17, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Health Living #Aging #Fall Prevention #Planning for Eldercare #Caregiving #Support for Adult CaregivingHumor: A Radical Solution for Caregiver Fatigue?
Many caregivers have sacrificed sleep; however, when we don’t get adequate sleep, it affects our ability to think and reason. It can lead to poor decision making, erratic behavior, and increased falls and accidents.
May 10, 2016Elaine Sanchez #Aging #Caregiver Help #Caregiving #Support for Adult CaregivingNational Nurses Day Celebrates the Contribution of Nurses
National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year celebrates the contributions nurses make to our lives and communities.
What would you do to honor nurses in America?
Counseling Assistance for Every Need
How do you gain a better balance and not discount your mental and emotional health as you care for another?
May 03, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Caregiver Help #Support for Adult Caregiving #CaregivingWhen Families Disagree About Senior Care; Keeping Alzheimer’s Patients Socially Engaged
These and other stories are in the May edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
April 30, 2016Rita Ude #Planning for Eldercare #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Elder Care Mediation #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & SupportDonating Time, Money to Charity Is Win-Win
Reaching out with time, money and personal caring rejuvenates both the giver and receiver, unlike high-tech gadgets, a bigger house or extensive vacation travel. In addition to gaining a sense of purpose, countless seniors who engage with charities find they boost their health and contentment.
April 26, 2016Michele Fan #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving3 Steps to Developing an Attitude of Creative Indifference Toward Caregiving
Maintaining emotional equilibrium while caring for a loved one who is aged, chronically ill or disabled is not easy. It takes constant effort, and some days you will do better than others so you must be gentle with yourself.
April 12, 2016Elaine Sanchez #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving #CaregivingBoomers Need to Talk About Care; Distracted Driving Stats May Surprise You
These and other stories are in the April edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
April 02, 2016Rita Ude #Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare #Support for Adult CaregivingBathroom Safety: Grab Bars
Would it surprise you to learn that nearly 200,000 older Americans are treated in emergency rooms for bathroom-related falls and injuries every year?
April 02, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Aging #Health Living #Fall Prevention #Support for Adult Caregiving #Planning for EldercareCoping With Caregiver Stress
Most caregivers frequently struggle with anger, fear, frustration, guilt, depression and grief. Coping with caregiver stress is something many people struggle with, although it’s hard sometimes to remember that you are not alone.
March 31, 2016Elaine Sanchez #Health Living #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #AgingGetting Around When You No Longer Drive
It’s time for your elderly loved one to give up the car keys, but how will he or she get around to doctor appointments, errands and social activities?
March 29, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health/Medical #Support for Adult Caregiving #Planning for EldercareMeet Right at Home Registered Nurse Lorraine Grote Johnson
Lorraine Grote Johnson is a registered nurse (RN) with decades of experience working in hospitals and the home care industry. She is Director of Care Quality at the Right at Home corporate headquarters.
March 17, 2016Michele Fan #Support for Adult CaregivingDecreasing Fall Risk Through Dancing
A new study showed that elders who participated in a half hour of ballroom dancing (three days a week for three months) had a 50% improvement in balance and fewer falls.
March 17, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Health/Medical #Fall Prevention #Caregiving #Caregiver Help #Support for Adult CaregivingNational Nutrition Month®
The 2016 theme of the March healthy eating campaign is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” One of the main goals of the March healthy diet focus is to help children through older adults make informed food choices and develop sound eating and regular physical activity habits.
March 15, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Aging #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #CaregivingNational Siblings Day
National Siblings Day, April 10, recognizes and celebrates brothers and sisters throughout the world.
March 11, 2016Beth Lueders #Support for Adult CaregivingMedical Skepticism Over Brain Games
The influx of computer-based brain games has promised people even more command of their mental acuity—improved memory skills, faster recall of childhood stories and even prevention of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive decline. But are these brain games really working?
March 08, 2016Beth Lueders #Health Living #Aging #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Planning for EldercareNational Social Work Month
Commemorated every March, National Social Work Month highlights the significant contributions that social workers make on behalf of all citizens, serving as champions for disadvantaged and vulnerable people in every U.S. community.
March 03, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Caregiving #Support for Adult CaregivingTax Credit Tips for Seniors and Family Caregivers
If you are a senior receiving care or are caring for an older relative, you may be eligible for additional tax deductions and credits. Examples of elder care tax benefits include claiming a parent, stepparent, father-in-law or mother-in-law as a dependent on your tax return or deducting contributions you made toward your aging relative’s medical expenses.
March 01, 2016Beth Lueders #Paying for Eldercare #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #Government #Caregiver HelpSeniors Unprepared for Hospital Discharge; Consider Dental Costs When Planning Retirement
These and other stories are in the March edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
February 27, 2016Rita Ude #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #RightTransitionsRightCare … The Right Choice for You.
Securing at-home care for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Right at Home is committed to helping you choose senior care wisely. Rest assured that with Right at Home, your loved one will be getting the Right Care.
February 23, 2016Beth Lueders #Aging #Health Living #Fall Prevention #Support for Adult Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare #Health/MedicalHigh Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Disease
If you have high blood pressure, known as hypertension, and are taking certain medications for the condition, you also may be lowering your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
February 18, 2016Beth Lueders #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Aging #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Planning for Eldercare #Health/MedicalVitamin D and Fall Risk
Many health providers recommend vitamin D supplements as a way to build muscle strength and prevent falls in elders. Does high doses of vitamin D improve mobility for seniors?
February 16, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Aging #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/Medical #Fall PreventionDementia Caregivers Worry About Own Risk; Home Care Supports Seniors With Heart Failure
These and other stories are in the February edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
January 29, 2016Rita Ude #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health Living #Health/MedicalWhat are the Stages of Dementia?
Most forms of dementia have no cure, but are reversible if caused by treatable factors including nutritional deficiency, an infection or brain bleed. Right at Home senior care providers can help patients who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
January 14, 2016Beth Lueders #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & Support #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Health/MedicalResolutions for Healthier Aging; Health Benefits Can Be Gained Even From Light Exercise
These and other stories are in the January edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
January 07, 2016Rita Ude #Aging #Health Living #Health/Medical #Support for Adult Caregiving3 Home Modifications to Help Your Aging Family Members
87% of adults ages 65 and older “want to stay in their current home and community as they age.” How can you ensure the safety of your loved ones to age in place?
December 15, 2015Hilary Young #Aging #Caregiving #Caregiver Help #Support for Adult CaregivingWhen You Can’t Be Home for the Holidays; National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 6-12, 2015
These and other stories are in the December edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
December 03, 2015Rita Ude #Health Living #Health/Medical #Caregiving #Support for Adult CaregivingSarcopenia: An Unfamiliar Cause of Falling
Sarcopenia begins around age 45 and increases thereafter. By age 65, people, especially those who are sedentary, have lost almost half of their muscle mass and strength. The muscles become so weak that everyday mobility becomes difficult.
November 10, 2015Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Aging #Caregiving #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving #Fall Prevention #Caregiver HelpKnow a Senior Trying to Save Money?
Recently we’ve seen a lot of stories on how people are trying to make ends meet in rough economic waters by cutting back on their meds, doctor’s appointments and immunizations. While harmful to all, cutting back on meds can be especially detrimental to seniors. It is also very important to the physical and mental well-being of seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
August 07, 2009Right at Home #Health Living #Support for Adult CaregivingDiligence & Education Thwart Senior Scams
Bernie Madoff-like ponzi frauds, foreign lottery winnings ploys and work-at-home check cashing schemes. These are just a few of the scams that have made headlines over the past year. Scams and fraudulent business practices that intend to swindle can impact anyone including the affluent and highly educated, as well as the non-native speaking, the poor and the elderly.
July 22, 2009Right at Home #Support for Adult CaregivingWarning Signs That Your Loved One's Needs Are Changing
The following are some warning signs that your loved one’s caregiving needs are changing.
June 12, 2009Right at Home #Support for Adult CaregivingEarly Prevention Tips for Bathing Challenges Seniors Face
Getting in and out of the bathtub or shower can be a perilous journey for older adults, even when they have bathrooms already equipped with safety features, according to research by the University of Michigan Health System.
May 20, 2009Right at Home #Support for Adult CaregivingUnderstanding Depression in Seniors
Depression is one of the most common illnesses faced by Americans. It affects all age groups, including seniors. Yet depression often goes undetected. Right at Home recognizes the challenges of identifying and treating this medical condition, and we also know that in many cases, dealing with depression in a positive, medically appropriate way can make a tremendous difference in a senior’s quality of life.
May 18, 2009Right at Home #Support for Adult CaregivingHelping Your Older Parents Stay Happy & Healthy
How do we deal with the change in the role from child of, to a “parent” to our parent? I’d like to share with you the following article written by Robert Stall MD, Geriatrician. No matter which of these caregiving situations you may be in, you should understand that you are not alone – millions of Americans are Adult Caregivers. If you are feeling physically or emotionally overwhelmed, this is a very normal reaction and there is help available.
May 15, 2009Allen Hager #Support for Adult CaregivingHome Care & Home Health Care
Most of us think of the traditional “visiting nurse” when we think of home care, but this is actually usually home health care. We kind of get stuck in what I call the medical model mode of thinking. When we think of care, we assume services are designed like most of our medical care services to help us recover from an illness, and usually just short term. This kind of care is paid for by Medicare or health insurance, and comes most often after a stay in the hospital.
April 28, 2009Allen Hager #Support for Adult Caregiving