November 13, 2014 by Carefect Admin

How to Help an Elderly Loved One Downsize

Downsizing is never fun, and helping your elderly loved one downsize may even become more stressful than downsizing yourself. If your elderly loved one is looking to downsize in order to save money, save energy, or simply to declutter then they will probably need your help. Talking about downsizing and actually downsizing are two totally different situations. If your loved one has spoken about downsizing for years but has not done much to back up their words, then here are a few tips to help them declutter their homes and...

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November 10, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Types of Home Care Agencies

As your loved ones grow older, they may not be able to stay at home by themselves. Instead of going to a nursing home or an assisted living facility, many seniors want to stay in the comfort of their own home and hire a home care agency. Fortunately, there are numerous home care agencies that are willing to work with seniors and provide them the care they deserve. There are several types of organizations that are able to provide home care for the elderly population. An important distinction that you...

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November 6, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Caregiver Tips: Forgiving an Elderly Loved Ones for How They Treated You in the Past

Typically, caregivers are family members who have given up their own lives to care for their elderly loved ones. For this reason, caregivers often have a family history. Some of that history may be incredibly unpleasant, disappointing and even abusive. If this all sounds familiar to you, then you may have lasting scars from your times with your loved one. Moving past this type of abuse, disappointment, and unpleasant history can be difficult. But, when your loved one becomes ill or incapacitated and it becomes your duty to take care...

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November 3, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Common Health Scams Targeting Seniors

It seems like everywhere you look there is a new scam that could target seniors. Most of the scams that affect seniors in today’s society deal with health problems. Magazines, television ads, and newspaper ads all tout miracle drugs that claim to do everything from cure arthritis to cancer. “Smart Drugs” are advertised across every media outlet that claim to cure painful ailments and keep people healthy. These drugs are unregulated, and could actually cause more harm than good. Health scams and the marketing of unproven cures have been around...

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October 27, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Bath Water Temperature Safety for the Elderly

Often, when you think of dangers that lurk in homes for seniors, you do not think about bath water temperatures. However, too hot or too cold bath water temperatures can really pose a serious risk for the health of your elderly loved ones. If your elderly loved one has impaired senses or is slow to initiate movement, then finding the ideal bath water temperature for them is crucial to keeping them healthy and happy. If the water is too hot or cold, they may not realize, or they may not...

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October 23, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Balancing Elder Care with Other Relationships in Your Life

Everyone who cares for an elderly relative has probably felt guilty a few times in their life. Whether they are feeling guilty for leaving their elderly relative or feeling guilty for neglecting the other people and things in their life, guilt is a common feeling of caregivers. Many people who care for elderly relatives and loved ones struggle to find a balance between caring for their loved one and having their own life. They feel like they should always be at the beck and call of their elderly loved one,...

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October 16, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Winter Energy Saving Tips for Seniors

Due to climate change, many energy companies are raising their prices to avert people from using so much energy. While this is great for the environment, it is not so great for your wallet. If you are living on a fixed income, then you may be worrying about how much money it is going to cost to heat your home this winter. With climate change booming and winters growing colder, you cannot afford to go without heat. If this impending winter has you worried about high energy costs then keep...

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October 6, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Quitting Smoking for Seniors: Is it too Late?

If your elderly loved one is an avid smoker and you are not then you have probably tried every way in the world to get them to quit. They may say that they cannot, that they are too old, or that it is too ingrained in their personality. Many elderly smokers have smoked for the majority of their life and frankly do not want to live out the rest of their years without having a few cigarettes each day. In today’s society, elderly smokers make up a large percentage of...

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September 29, 2014 by Carefect Admin

Caregiver Tips: Preventing Back Injuries While Lifting Someone

As a family caregiver, you might often have to lift and support your elderly loved one, especially as they get weaker in their old age. Without the proper techniques and strength, lifting your loved one can make your back ache and injured. To reduce the risk of back injuries and back pain for yourself, proper lifting techniques and methods must be learned. In addition to proper body techniques, family caregivers must also assess certain risks and control those risks while lifting and supporting their elderly loved ones. Keep reading for...

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September 22, 2014 by Carefect Admin

How to Make a Hospital Stay Easier for Loved One with Dementia

Hospital stays are never fun, but they can be especially scary for an elderly loved one who suffers from dementia. Going to the hospital could even prove to be dangerous for a person who has dementia. Evidence has shown that people who suffer from dementia are at a greater risk from having adverse issues and outcomes occur following a hospital visit than people in the general population. Even a brief stay has been shown to exacerbate a senior’s dementia and make them more prone to consequences that come with dementia...

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