A Look at the Advantages of an In Home Caregiver Agency If you're the child of an aging adult, choosing care for your parent is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Some common choices for elderly care include assisted living, independent contractors, private caregivers and a home caregiver agency. Read on [...]
A Look at Prostate Cancer and Why You Should Get Screened The month of September is officially National Prostate Health Month but this disease is worth addressing year round as it is a growing concern amongst senior men in Atlanta. Even the month of November as become synonymous with prostate cancer awareness month with [...]
Gwinnett County Offers Seniors Fun in the Sun & the Pool! Summers in Atlanta, Georgia can get hot, but there is no better way to recover than a refreshing dip in a cool pool. There are many pools and aquatic centers across the state, but for those that live in the greater Atlanta [...]
Keep Seniors Safe During Summer Fun in the Sun Summer temperatures can be a welcome reprieve from the rigors of winter, but the warmer-weather and sunshine bring their own risks, particularly for older individuals. Summer safety involves being prepared for extreme temperatures and limiting exposure when the sun is at its peak. Tips for [...]
A Guide for When Your Elderly Parent Will Not Bathe Caring for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer's can be extremely challenging. While it's nice to be close to parents and ensure that they're well cared for, many of the symptoms of dementia can be particularly difficult -- particularly when sufferers refuse to bathe. [...]
Early Signs & Symptoms of Dementia Many adults today fill the role of caretaker for their aging parents. In fact, family caregiver surveys show that 36% of caregivers are caring for a parent, and that 70% of caregivers are caring for relatives older than 50. As parents age, aging-related health problems can emerge [...]
Tips to Prevent a Senior from Driving if They Should Not Is it time for someone you love to stop driving? Talking to seniors about driving can be a tricky conversation, but there may come a time when it becomes an issue of public safety. They may feel as if you are taking away [...]
These Helpful Tips & Tricks Can Keep Your Loved One Out of Danger! As you grow older, you experience a decrease in strength that can affect your balance. About one-third of the senior population experiences a major slip or fall every year. Combined with increasing bone fragility, this can have painful or even fatal consequences: the [...]
Living at home can help maintain a sense of independence and happiness. However, it can also have its risks. Seniors who attempt to move about unassisted can experience falls, and these falls can be dangerous - or even deadly. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), more than one-quarter of adults over age [...]
Aging can be hard on a body. However, there's one way to ensure that our bodies stay healthy and strong long into our senior years - and that's by focusing on maintaining a healthy diet. Bodies change as they get older and, thus, so do their nutritional needs. Things like a slower metabolism, a [...]
