October 25, 2012 by Carefect Admin

How Seniors and Caregivers Can Prepare for Surgery

Surgery is a serious medical event at any age, and it becomes even more so for people as they age. Unfortunately, it also seems like people are more likely to require surgery as they get older. You can make this time go by easier for both yourself and your senior loved one if you prepare ahead of time. Know What to Expect Get the facts from your doctor. Once you have been told about a surgical procedure you will need to go through, you should create a list of questions...

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October 22, 2012 by Carefect Admin

For Alzheimer’s Patients: Using Art When Words No Longer Work

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that gradually takes away your loved one’s ability to communicate with words. However, experts are discovering other ways of communicating with your family member to maintain a connection. Scientists who have studied this correlation say that art helps the patient to gain access to memories that are locked up. It is believed that memories are stored as images rather than words. Alzheimer’s does not take away the person’s memories, but the access to them. Art seems to get that access back. How Art Helps Art...

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October 1, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Pneumonia and the Elderly: Understand the Risks

Pneumonia is a serious health condition and is often seen in older people. Researches show that those over the age of 65 are more likely to die from pneumonia than they are to die in a car crash. That is a sobering thought, but you can learn to prevent and treat this disease with the right knowledge. What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a disease that affects the lungs and can range from a mild case to severe. If left untreated, it can be serious. A lot of people do not...

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September 27, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Coping with Loneliness: Tips for Seniors

Loneliness is a big issue for many seniors. People who used to be active and busy with work and raising a family now look for things to keep them occupied. In addition, if they have issues with mobility, they may be partially housebound and this can cause the loneliness feelings to increase. Everyone experiences the feeling of loneliness at some point in their lives. However, for seniors this can cause a serious health concern. When they lose friends and even a spouse, they may feel they have no one to...

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September 10, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Fun Activities to Do with Grandchildren

One of the highlights of many seniors’ day is when their grandchildren come to visit. Whether you are physically active and get out or if you are physically limited and at home most of the time, you can still find ways to have fun with your grandkids. Here are some ideas to get you started. For the Physically Active Enjoy sightseeing with your grandkids when they come to visit. Take them to the zoo or the museum and see things through their enthusiastic eyes. If money is a concern, you...

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August 6, 2012 by Carefect Admin

The Importance of Oral Health for Seniors

Often seniors do not place the same priority for their teeth as they do for other health issues. Many people see teeth as a vanity concern that is less important than other problems that they are facing. What they may not realize is how much dental issues can contribute or even cause other health problems. Oral health is just as important for the aging person as for the young person who wants a winning smile. Oral Problems in the Elderly Older people are particularly susceptible to certain oral problems. Among...

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July 30, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Tips on Vacationing with Elderly Parents

Often an adult child would like to take their senior parents on a vacation to make up for all their parents’ missed out on in their younger years. They were busy raising a family and earning a living so they didn’t have time or money for vacations and other luxuries. Planning a vacation with your elderly parents is an admirable idea, but you must take several things into consideration, things that you don’t have to necessarily think about for your own trip. Plan Ahead You will need to figure out...

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July 26, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Tips on Safe Medication Management for Seniors

One of the biggest challenges for seniors and their family caregivers is managing the medication that they must take. Frequently, seniors have to take multiple medications throughout the day. It can be difficult for them to remember to take it at the correct time or they may take it too often if they forget that they already had taken their medication. Seniors can also take more than the prescribed amount of medicines or the recommended amount of over-the-counter medication. This can cause everything from feeling tired and groggy or nauseous...

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July 23, 2012 by Carefect Admin

The Benefits of Routine for Seniors

When people are young, they often hate routines. They want excitement and spontaneity. However, as people age, they thrive less on excitement and more on a regular system. This is even truer of seniors; routines have many benefits for them. Routines Provide Safety As people age, they often get forgetful. It may not even be caused by any disease such as dementia, just a part of the natural process of aging. With this forgetfulness lies a real danger to seniors: they can do things or forget to do things that...

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July 5, 2012 by Carefect Admin

How to Deal with Hoarding in Seniors

Many people like to collect things, from trinkets to photos and other mementos. However, when collecting becomes hoarding it can be dangerous and hazardous to a senior’s health. While hoarders are a tiny portion of the population, many of those who hoard are over the age of 55. What is Hoarding? Hoarding is a compulsive behavior that cannot be controlled; it may result from a mental or emotional disease that is often unknown. It can also stem from anxiety or loneliness. Seniors who are hoarders are often embarrassed by the...

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