How to Protect an Aging Parent from Elder Abuse
If you’re currently looking after an aging in place elderly parent, here are several effective ways to help protect them from being abused.
By Kunle Abodunde|2021-12-23T19:31:11-05:00September 7th, 2020|Safe Practices|
If you’re currently looking after an aging in place elderly parent, here are several effective ways to help protect them from being abused.
By Kunle Abodunde|2021-08-10T16:57:09-04:00May 4th, 2020|Caregiver Wellness|
Caregiving is not only physically demanding and time consuming, it can also have a detrimental effect on one’s emotional and mental health. In honor of Mental Health Month, here are 4 reliable ways for caregivers to stay mentally strong.
By Kunle Abodunde|2021-08-10T17:01:19-04:00April 6th, 2020|Safe Practices|
Under ordinary circumstances, elderly individuals who live independently are encouraged to stay socially active because it provides them with many health benefits. However, Americans of all ages are currently at risk for being exposed to coronavirus, or “COVID-19”. For that reason, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released preventative guidelines, including the practice of “social distancing”.
By Kunle Abodunde|2020-03-02T08:00:44-05:00March 2nd, 2020|Quality of Life|
Depression is quite common in seniors and if allowed to persist the physical and emotional toll upon their lives can be devastating. On the positive side, because depression isn’t a normal part of the aging process itself it is a very treatable condition.
By Kunle Abodunde|2019-11-26T16:12:15-05:00December 2nd, 2019|Family Caregivers|
Providing care to an elderly loved one is a labor of love, but millions of family caregivers every year experience a condition called “caregiver fatigue”. Caregiver fatigue is common amongst members of the “Sandwich Generation”, or those adults who are caught in between raising children and caring for an elderly parent at the same time. Thankfully, staying recharged and refreshed is possible when using these tips from the pros.
By Kunle Abodunde|2021-12-09T11:30:09-05:00November 18th, 2019|Quality of Life|
Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise benefits people of all ages, including those 65-and-over. Sadly, millions of aging in place elderly Americans don’t exercise like they should, which eventually has a negative effect on their health and wellbeing. On the other hand, seniors who follow a good exercise routine typically enjoy longer, healthier and happier lives.