It is often difficult to make the decision to either put a loved one in a nursing home or decide to go to one yourself. However, even after you have made this decision, choosing the right nursing home is a paramount concern. The regulations on nursing homes can vary...
Families cherish their senior loved ones, so when an aging person sees their health decline, the family may struggle with what to do. In many cases, assisted living facilities are necessary to ensure adequate supervision. Since no one wants to rob a parent,...
When your parent begins showing more signs of aging and you start questioning that parent’s ability to care for himself or herself, you may start exploring your options. Depending on the severity of your mother or father's condition, you may wish to establish a...
Dementia often creeps up on a person. In its early stages, it can be difficult to detect. U.S. News and World Report notes that many times people brush off the symptoms of dementia as normal signs of aging. This can be detrimental because a person with dementia can...
As individuals age, they often require fewer liquids to remain fully hydrated. Still, if your elderly loved one is not receiving sufficient fluids, his or her health may decline rapidly. Even worse, dehydration may be evidence of something considerably more nefarious....
Leaving your senior loved one in the hands of caregivers, nurses or a care facility can turn stressful if you fear the caregivers neglected or abused your loved one. One sign of neglect includes bedsores. According to Mayo Clinic, bedsores are pressure ulcers that...
Elder abuse can happen anywhere. It may occur in an older adult's home, assisted living facility or nursing home. If you have any suspicions that your older loved one may be suffering at the hands of his or her caretaker, the National Institute on Aging has signs to...
As adults age, slips and falls become more dangerous. According to the CDC, millions of people over 65 fall each year. While some falls end in minor injuries, older adults have a higher risk of severe injuries. When caregivers neglect a senior's environment, the...
When you first notice a bedsore on your loved one, you may not think it is a big deal at first. This is especially true of small and mild bedsores, which often simply look like little blisters or abrasions. In reality, though, these small wounds might indicate a much...
You know that an older relative or loved one might benefit from assistance in his or her life. This vulnerability could even require an elderly person to live in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Older individuals also face the possibility of abuse from a...
