Top 6 Reasons for Medication Mismanagement in the Elderly
Senior Care in Islip, NY: According to the Centers for Disease Control, five out of six persons age 65 and older are taking at least one medication and almost half of the elderly population take three or more. According to the department of health and human services,...
When Your Elderly Parent Refuses Help
Home Care in Bay Shore: Does your loved one need help at home but refuses to accept it? Are you providing the care yourself and managing a job, your own family, and other obligations? It may be time for an intervention. Many older adults come from a generation that...
How Safe Is the Kitchen at Your Senior’s Home?
Most people regard kitchens as the heart of the home, but they can also be dangerous rooms for your aging adult. Here are some steps you can take to make the kitchen safer for your senior. Appliances Have Special Needs The kitchen is full of appliances...
Tips for Getting Your Parent Involved in Their Daily Routine as They Live with Alzheimer’s Disease
In your role as a family caregiver for an elderly adult who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to remember that just because your parent is living with this disease does not mean that they are incapable of participating in life or that they have...