What to do when an elderly parent keeps having falls Elderly falls can be caused by a single factor such as simply tripping on a rug, but more often than not falls are caused by a combination of things, including pathological, physiological and environmental factors. As a person ages their risk for falling increases, with statistics […]
How can I help my elderly parent recover from a stroke? Research by the Center for Disease Control states that strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. And nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people ages 65 or older. Helping an elderly parent recover from a stroke can be […]
How to get an aging parent’s affairs in order No one ever plans on becoming ill or disabled. That’s why it’s important to have your affairs in order at any given point during your life. Even so, many elderly people who have kept their affairs (financial and otherwise) organized and up-to-date for most of their […]
Does Mom need a nursing home? Many elderly people live fulfilling, independent lives. Even so, circumstances can change in a heartbeat — a broken hip, illness, the onset of an unforeseen debilitating medical condition — leading to lengthy stays in the hospital, a rehabilitation center or a nursing home. Children prefer their elderly parents to […]
Common diagnoses for elderly confusion There are many causes for confusion in the elderly. Often the first response to a loved one acting confused is to assume the worst and that there is some type of dementia at play. Even so, there are several of common diagnoses that can lead to an elderly person’s confusion. […]
Vitamins and mineral supplements and the elderly Did you know that vitamins and mineral supplements can be vital to an elderly person’s health? As a person ages, they naturally tend to eat less and thus don’t take in adequate amounts of vitamins and other nutrients as they did when they were younger. In addition to that, […]
Long distance caregiving for elderly parents When your aging elderly parents are hundreds or thousands of miles away, its a struggle to ensure their proper care. It can be even harder if one of your parents has passed and the other is left living alone. Many people are forced to juggle their demanding full time […]
What are the signs of elderly abuse? The National Center on Elder Abuse verified nearly 6 million incidents of abuse towards victims age 65 and over. The sad truth is that the majority of elder abuse cases go unreported. In Utah, only 1 in 10 cases are reported, according to Utah Adult Protective Services. It’s […]
Need fast, honest advice about elder care? Look to YouTube It’s never easy when an aging parent or loved one loses their independence. Before you both know it, there are more questions than answers and the answers usually don’t come easy. In times like these, Physicians Choice Private Duty offers expert advice from certified professionals […]
Elderly care: 10 medication tips Typically, the older a person is, the more medications he or she is taking. As we all, know, prescription drugs can be dangerous if not taken properly. Sadly, following the doctors orders becomes more and more difficult for many elderly people due to a number of factors. From unexpected side […]