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Fear & Falls
Kids fall over all the time, only to get up and throw themselves right back into what they were doing before. But as we get older, falling over becomes a more significant and uncomfortable event. To the extent that in our older years the act of falling over becomes a significant event - “a fall”.Read more…Alzheimer's Disease - A Carer's Guide
There are various definitions of Alzheimer ’s disease including:- “The slow onset of memory loss leading to a gradual progression to a loss of judgement and changes in behaviour and temperament.”- “A living death”- “The global impairment of higher functions, including memory, the capacity to solve problems of day to day living, the performance of learned percepto-motor skills (for example tasks like washing, dressing and eating), and the control of emotional reactions in the absence of gross clouding of consciousness.”Memory Loss Memory loss occurs in all cases of Alzheimer’s disease.Read more…Buying Furniture for the Elderly with Special Needs
If you are challenged with buying furniture for an elderly person, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you start your search.First, how is that person’s health and physical condition? Can he or she easily rise from and sit down into a chair?Read more…Overview of Medical Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Ages 3-21
Medical Assistance (MA), or Medicaid, is a federal/state insurance program that pays for health and treatment services for children and adults with disabilities. Some of these services include such things as health screenings, therapies, behavioral support services, transportation, and home healthcare. Medical Assistance was authorized on July 1, 1969, under the Social Security Act, Title XIX, Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs.Read more…Nursing Home Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
With the volumes of seniors that are now moving into assisted care facilities, there has been a rise in nursing home neglect cases across the nation. Because the demand for excellent and affordable care and housing has increased in the last decade due to many of the baby boomers now turning 65, it seems as though there are more incidences of abuse and nursing home neglect to elderly patients.There has been much speculation as to the causes of nursing home neglect, including lack of qualified personnel to hire, poor management of facilities, and lack of funds or insurance payments being delayed, all causing frustrations and inexperienced staff members.Read more…The Social Security of the Elderly is Not the Responsibility of the Family
What does social security mean if it does not mean some form of predominance over chance? What is chance if it fails to correspond with identity? What is age worth if it is not worth personal reverence?Read more…Medical Alert Bracelets
Fashionable medical identification jewelry is a perfect solution for those who suffer from critical medical conditions like epilepsy, stroke, diabetes, heart transplant, fainting fits, asthma, memory impairment or blindness, and need to wear Medical Alerts or health monitoring systems, but are also image-conscious and hence do not want to wear matter crude gadgets or bands around their wrists.If you personally survey the market, by surfing the Internet or by wading through the Yellow Pages or newspapers, you find a baffling variety of Medical Alert bracelets, if a bracelet is what your doctor has recommended. In a critical medical emergency, when you become helpless and cannot explain your condition, it is the medical information embedded in the bracelet that identifies you, along with the medical problem that is afflicting you.Read more…Medical Alert Alarms
Consider a situation when you are taking a bath and suddenly you feel congestion in your heart, and are about to collapse. Or you suffer from epileptic fits, and are on your way to the market when you sense one is coming. In such life-threatening situations, the patients and their family members remain tense every moment and are therefore nagged by a feeling of insecurity that takes away their peace of mind, making it hard to focus on daily life.Read more…Medical Alert Devices
Medical Alert devices are electronic gadgets worn on your body to alert your family, friends and doctor in case of a medical emergency. They are normally meant for senior citizens, but they are equally crucial for all those who suffer from serious and debilitating diseases like cardiovascular conditions, asthma, allergies, neurological problems, epilepsy, fainting, blindness and numerous other medical conditions.Medical Alert devices come in many shapes and designs.Read more…Medical Alert Necklaces
Millions of persons suffer from a number of harmful medical conditions, which can include cardiovascular problems, diabetes, asthma, neurological disorders, allergies, fainting, epilepsy, memory loss or blindness, to name a few. People are not safe in their homes, for the fear of an attack occurring when they are home alone. Also, they may fear to venture out of their homes freely.Read more…Medical Alert System
Medical Alerts or alarm systems are not only useful for the old, infirm or weak, but also for those who are recovering from surgery and cannot move about easily. Nobody, not even those suffering from serious ailments and prone to sudden medical emergencies, would like to publicly display their medical conditions by wearing gadgets, even though they may be of crucial importance to them and save their lives. The image-conscious people feel awkward wearing these labels in the form of necklaces and strange bracelets.Read more…Medical Alert Cards
Almost everyone suffers from one form of malady or another. Besides, the strain of cutthroat work environments may make you vulnerable to nervous and even physical breakdowns. You may faint, collapse or suffer some other unexpected medical emergency.Read more…Medical Alerts
Senior persons admittedly are more prone to different physical and mental ailments, but youth does not necessarily ensure against disease, especially in case of those young persons who are weak or sickly, physically challenged, or susceptible to diseases like heart attacks, strokes, epileptic fits or fainting, allergies, memory impairment, pulmonary conditions, asthma, COPD, hearing or vision problems or similar medical emergencies.Their family members or caretakers have to go out for work, leaving them alone at home. Also, these sick persons too may have to work due to financial constraints.Read more…Medical Alert Services
Certain companies provide Medical Alert Services not only to senior citizens, but also to persons of all ages who suffer from critical medical conditions which may deteriorate suddenly and necessitate an SOS for immediate help. It may also be noted that such medical emergencies not only occur in case of sick persons, but may also overtake the perfectly healthy. Suppose you are in peak health, driving on the road and then someone driving under the influence of liquor crashes into your car, leaving you in need of urgent medical help.Read more…Senior Care & Living
Often, when people hear the term senior care, they picture horrible living conditions with abusive caretakers. This stereotype can be avoided if you take your time in finding and planning for your own senior independent living facility before you are ready to move in. Many families find that they may suddenly need to find senior apartments for their elderly parents, but they know that their family member is not ready to go into a nursing home.Read more…Senior Dating, Senior Centers, and Senior Citizen Services
Are you an active senior adult looking for interesting and fun things to spice up your retirement living? There are many resources available to guide you. If you are a widowed or single older adult, there are several ways for you to meet potential partners with senior matchmaking.Read more…Favored Memories
It's difficult to admit now that I sit here and think about it, I had not thought about her in years. Now she is just a bit of memory brought forward by a chance remark in a conversation. However, she was able to step out of that bit of memory that was hers, as if she was still sitting in the sunroom waiting for me.Read more…What Should I Know About Assisted Living?
Just about everyone looks forward to retirement as a time to relax and enjoy life. Often, though, we get too consumed by daily responsibilities to fully relish the leisure time we've worked so hard to gain. That's where a move to assisted living can make quite a difference.Read more…Aging Parents and Role Reversal
This is the day you thought would never happen. Your roles in life are reversing. Your trying to make decisions for yourself and your Aging Parent.Read more…Discover How to Avoid the State Home Theft Scandal!
On the evening of Saturday 4th February 2006, my wife and I went out with a couple of our friends to our local Pizza Express. Anyway, over dinner they were telling us the shocking and scandalous story about how an elderly couple was forced to sell their homes when the husband developed an illness requiring long term care.Apparently, these two individuals have worked hard, paid their taxes and with prudence have accumulated assets of more than ?Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Elderly Care category
- Retirement Gifts: Happy Goodbyes To Busy Working Days - By: Jnet Verra
Retirement calls for a celebration. Often, family, friends and colleagues throw a retirement party for the retiree, many gifts are to be given as well. - Senior care homes help elderly to live independently - By: Susan Andrews
It is not only the physical weakness that dawn once the old age arrives, but a feeling of insecurity in general also creeps in. This insecurity pertains to residence, finances, fulfillment of basic needs and other such things. - Exercise is Good for Your Brain at Any Age - By: Mike Ross
We tend to think that exercise is only good for the muscles, heart, and bones. It's also very beneficial to your brain. Find out why this is, and how seniors can benefit mentally from exercise. - Senior Balance - Why Does Balance Get Worse as You Age? - By: Mike Ross
Many seniors notice their balance deteriorates and believe it's just because they're getting older. But there's a lot more to the store. Find out the real reason why you balance gets worse as you age. - Care for Caregivers-The Forgotten Ones - By: Dr Georgina Cannon
It takes a special person to be a care-giver. But on occasion you may need to be reminded to take care of yourself. Remember, if you fall apart, there will be two of you needing care. - Three Steps to an Effective Fall Prevention Program - By: Mike Ross
Falling is the number one cause of injury in people over 60. The good news is that there are things seniors can do to help prevent falls. This articles outlines what you need to know about creating an effective fall prevention program. - Senior Exercise - Four Steps to an Effective Senior Exercise Program - By: Mike Ross
As you put together your senior exercise program, stop and check if there's anything you're leaving out. Check the areas below to make sure you're getting the most out of your fitness program. - Fall Prevention - Four Steps to Fall Prevention - By: Mike Ross
Falling is one of the most common causes of injury in senior citizens. Luckily, there a several things seniors can do to prevent falls. This article will explain four things the elderly can do now to reduce falling. - Why is My Balance Getting Worse? - Balance and Aging Explained - By: Mike Ross
Many seniors notice that their balance seems to decline as they get older. This article explains why this may happen and what can be done about it. - Retiree Gift Ideas - Acknowledging Retiree's Value - By: Jnet Verra
Retirees deserve to be acknowledged for all the years they spent in the company. So honor your retiring employees with memorable gifts that they can cherish forever.