There can be many emotional effects of caring for an elderly parent. While you may feel a sense of warmth at times, as you’re helping the person(s) that raised you, there can be a lot of stress when it comes to caregiving for a loved one. Family caregiver stress is a very real thing, and…
Distorted depth perception is common in the elderly and older adults. However, there are many different causes of a perceived change in depth perception. Vision problems in older adults can be particularly serious, especially if they are aging in place and home alone. Poor depth perception can result in accidents, such as falls and motor…
Respite care for the elderly may seem like a scary thing to consider, but it really isn’t. Part of the reason why you may be considering respite care for adults is that you may be heading toward caregiver burnout. As the caregiver to someone who is elderly or disabled, it may sometimes seem like the…
If you’re in a wheelchair for either the short- or long-term, one of the difficulties you may find is how to make sliding glass doors wheelchair friendly, particularly if the doors have already been installed. If you’re building from scratch, ADA guidelines can help guide you through what needs to be done. There are several…
If you’re aging in place at home or have significant mobility issues, you’ve likely given some thought to having a power lift chair in your home. These types of lift chairs can assist you in getting from a sitting to a standing position while minimizing the risk of accidents, such as falls. However, like many…
As you age, particularly if you’re aging in place, you may opt for certain medical or mobility equipment, such as stairlifts and lift chairs, to prevent possible accidents in the home and to help with overall mobility and independence. Comfort is always important, and a lift chair provides comfort and features that help with mobility.…
One of the biggest hurdles when it comes to aging in place is tackling the stairs daily. A fall can easily break a hip or other bone for those aging with fragile bones. One of the best mobility aids for aging individuals, or those with balance problems, is a stairlift. However, caregivers and patients worry…
There are many health benefits when it comes to yoga. According to Johns Hopkins, some of the benefits include back pain relief, heart health, better sleep, relief from arthritis, stress management, and improvement in strength and flexibility. With so many challenging poses in yoga, one may assume that it would be tough to perform yoga…
COVID-19 was (and still is) a global pandemic that touched nearly every corner of the earth, affected every age group and did not discriminate between the rich and the poor. But, when taking a closer look at specific age groups, depression in the elderly during pandemic was prevalent. In many cases, seniors were already isolated…
Aging in place is something many seniors want to do, so they feel comfortable in their own homes and don’t have to go to an assisted-living facility or nursing home. However, the home they’re comfortable in may provide some challenges and, to be safe, may need some modifications. But when your aging parents need help,…