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Stuart community rallies to help sick, elderly woman
As cliche as it sounds, I love helping people, said Officer Christopher Reudiger with the Stuart Police Department. Reudiger patrols the community every day and checks in on people. Last week, he checked on an elderly woman, Miss Betty, who is battling can
Neighborhood Kids Find Missing Elderly Woman With Dementia
How Grief Makes You Sick in Old Age
A new study may explain why some elderly couples pass away only a short time apart
4 Tips for Walking with Your Elderly Loved One
Walking is fantastic exercise for your elderly loved one because she doesn't need any special equipment. It's also something that you can do together in order to stay healthy. As her family caregiver, it's a good idea to start out your new exercise plan properly.
Your elderly parent is home from the hospital. What happens next?
Many families step up to give care, but the demands on them get little attention.
Family Caregivers Become More Crucial as Elderly Population Grows
The ratio of potential family caregivers to the rising number of seniors has sharply dropped. Advocates are now working to ease the strain of the shrinking unpaid workforce that is a key source of care for elderly people.
Caregiver Tips for Traveling with the Elderly
When traveling with the elderly, a little preparation is all that is needed for you and your loved ones to vacation in comfort. Learn more.
Is Elderly Care Right Even for a Senior Who Is Not Extremely Old or Debilitated?
One question that many adult children grapple with when they are considering elderly care for their aging parents is whether this type of care arrangement is actually appropriate for their senior love ones. They may know that their parent has some challenges or needs, but assume that having a caregiver is something that should be limited just to the very old or debilitated, or that younger seniors and those who are still relatively healthy and independent do not need this type of care.
Risk Factors of Elderly Isolation, Social Isolation May Speed Up Death
Movie star Greta Garbo was famous for saying, “I want to be let alone,” but new research suggests that’s a rotten philosophy to follow if you want to live longer. A British study of 6,500 older adults finds that social isolation, even more than loneliness, may increase an older person’s risk of early death. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers at University College London knew from previous studies that both isolation …
Transportation Ideas for Elderly Adults
Homecare in Northfield IL: It's your elderly loved one getting too old to drive? This may cause them to feel oppressed, lonely, or unable to do things.
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Elderly Parents
1. Stop by for a visit . . . and bring dinner. Life gets busy, particularly for adult children in the sandwich generation who are taking care of elderly parents and raising children. Yet, there a…
4 Tips for Caring for Elderly Parents
If you suddenly find yourself caring for a disabled parent, you’re in good company. Currently, there are more than 60 million families taking care of an aging or disabled parent. Though the development of and circulation of useful technology has somewhat eased the physical and emotional stress often associated with taking care of an elderly
How Accessibility plumbing for the elderly can make life
In the U.S. the average life expectancy of a woman has grown to 80 years and a man to 75. People are living longer and that is both a source of joy and
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Elderly Parent
Why can it be so difficult to talk to our elderly parents? And, what can we do about it, especially when personal — sometimes taboo — topics need to be ...
How to talk to elderly parents about their future
It's the age-old question: When and how do we have "the talk" about an aging family member's driving abilities, housing transitions, long-term care and even end-of-life instructions. Most in the...
How to be an Independent Woman After 60
Sixty and Me is a community that values independence. I am reminded of a quote by T.S Eliot “We shall not cease from exploration, and in the end find ourselves back where we started but know the place for the first time”. You have lived a full life and are now at that point of re-invention. Read More
What design for the elderly gets horribly wrong
It’s time to design for richer lives, not just longer ones.
What Do Elderly Patients Need at the Hospital?
Is your elderly mom or dad getting surgery that requires them to stay in the hospital for a few days? As their family caregiver, you need to help them pack an overnight bag that will allow them to enjoy the items that make them comfortable and calm. While hospitals do provide the most basic items fo
Managing Diabetes in the Elderly and How Caregivers Can Help
Diabetes is extremely common among the senior population. It is estimated that about 26.8 percent of elderly adults in the United States have diabetes. While seniors are more likely to be impacted by this disease, the good news is that diabetes management is possible. As a caregiver, you can play a vital role in helping ... Read moreManaging Diabetes in the Elderly and How Caregivers Can Help
How Hubris Impairs the Care of the Elderly
Some conditions in older adults warrant treatment; some do not. The wise physician knows the difference.
How to help the elderly during a heatwave
You may be able to enjoy beer gardens with friends or bbqs with your family, but for those over 65, even normal everyday activities can be a strain when temperatures get this high.
