1How Compression Gloves Can Help Arthritis Patients Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder and occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body tissues. It affects your joints’ lining, causing a painful swelling that can lead to bone erosion and joint deformity. One of the area’s most commonly affected by arthritis is the hands. And over time, this can cause people to lose control of their arm muscles. In such cases, compression gloves are used to provide relief in addition to medical treatment. They can help relieve pain and swelling, as well as improve hand mobility. There are ..read more

The Importance of Home Inspections for Seniors Looking to Age in Place There are many reasons senior citizens prefer to “age in place” in their own homes rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. For one thing, no matter how well-run a facility may be, it never truly feels like home. Not only is there limited space for sentimental keepsakes, but living in a facility also results in a loss of freedom in the form of set mealtimes, mandatory wake-up times, and TV volume limits. Additionally, many seniors prefer to remain in a familiar neighborhood where they can ..read more

For a caregiver, it is vital to communicate effectively with the care recipient, doctors, and other family members. However, communication with dementia patients is never a cakewalk because dementia impaired cognitive abilities. Dementia sufferers often experience memory loss and confusion. So, if you are a caregiver of a dementia patient and wondering how to communicate, here is the guide to help you in the long run. Be empathetic It might seem difficult to imagine yourself in the same position. However, this move will help you to understand how the other person might be feeling. For dementia ..read more

Do you know that like COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus, cold and flu are also caused by a virus named influenza? Both are respiratory viruses and are spread by droplet infection. So, if you are a caregiver looking for preventive measures to combat cold and flu, don’t worry. The safety measures that you might be already following to avoid getting infected by coronavirus may be sufficient to combat the common cold and flu. However, if you are still apprehensive, have a look at these 9 preventive measures that you can take amid a raging pandemic. Get a flu shot – Check with your doctor a ..read more

Do you have a loved one in your family who needs immediate help? Are you planning to take responsibility for your loved one? Do you also have kids and a regular job? If some or all the answers to these questions are in affirmation, welcome to the world of caregiving. Yes, many people like you suddenly become caregivers of their parents, kids, partners, and relatives. Some people are thrust into this role of caregiving almost overnight! So, for first–time caregivers, things can be quite frustrating. Here are the 7 helpful tip caregiving tips for people like you. 1. Start a conversation Before y ..read more

Aging is inevitable, but many people simply choose not to embrace this truth. They don’t plan about how with the advance of age, they will carry out their daily activities. You will gradually notice that the house is dirty or your parents are struggling to perform their daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking, walking, and so on. Maybe they are not saying anything, but they need your care. So, it becomes really important to talk to your aging parents about their health. If you are planning to become a caregiver, don’t delay any further and postpone the discussion till a crisis hits. However, one ..read more

Simple steps to increase safety at home and away from home. A recent study conducted for the National Institute of Aging found that about 22 percent of elderly Americans age 71 and older—about 5.4 million people—are already experiencing some degree of decline in their mental faculties. The problem may not be severe enough to prevent taking care of their daily activities, but it can cause mild difficulty in completing those activities or in making complicated decisions. On a more personal perspective, this could mean elders are going through subtle changes that make them vulnerable to scams ..read more

Do you always feel tired, hopeless, sad lonely, or experience frequent headaches? Are you a caregiver? If your answer is yes, you may be stressed, which is taking a toll on your physical and emotional health. In most cases, caregivers become stressed because of not getting enough time to eat, sleep or rest because of their caregiving duties. In many cases, this is also because of financial strain and concern about the health of the care recipient. However, it is essential to de-stress, especially if you are a caregiver to execute your responsibilities in a better way. So, here are the 7 life-c ..read more

During COVID-19, millions of people across the world have to play a new role for the first time in their lives. Yes, it was the role of a caregiver and that too when they are already burdened with several other responsibilities such as raising a kid, handling workload at the office, and much more. Most of the time, they have to become an unpaid family caregiver, which also makes them stressed. So, if you are also a family caregiver who is struggling to navigate the pandemic to balance work and caregiving, here are the top five tips that can really help you. Be realistic – Due to the pandemic ..read more

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” – G.K. Chesterton Being a family caregiver to a senior is not at all an easy task. There are problems and challenges you will have to face along the way. It is perfectly normal for both the senior and the family caregiver to face hardships in their journey. There might be days when you’re feeling low, angry, frustrated, depressed or all at once. However, practicing something as simple as gratitude can make a huge difference. It refers to appreciating the small things in life and not b ..read more