Seniors and Medications by Caregivers
Caregivers are often the first line of defense in protecting the elderly and infirm – especially when it comes to making sure medications are obtained and taken properly.
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Caregiving at Work
Are you one of the 65 million Americans who cares for a family member? One of the 20-50% of employees who tend to a loved one before going to work, then return to care again after a long hard day on the job? Feeling torn between both “jobs” and trying to perform well at each, […]
Hallucinations, Delusions and Paranoia Related to Dementia by Caregivers
According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, the major psychiatric symptoms of middle stage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia include hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. About 40 percent of dementia patients experience delusions, while hallucinations occur in about 25 percent of cases. When a senior is experiencing hallucinations and delusions, their caregiver often wants […]
YES, CANNABIS OIL IS GOOD FOR YOU by CAREGIVERS
Cannabis. It’s a word that elicits an instant negative response in many people — and it’s one which isn’t entirely deserved. Sure, it may give rise to the much-stigmatized drug we know as marijuana, but it is also one of the most versatile and health-giving plants on the planet.
Why Seniors Refuse to Eat and What You Can Do About It by Caregivers
Proper nutrition is vital to a healthy life at any age. Many seniors tend to eat less as their metabolism slows and nutritional needs change, but what if Mom or Dad won’t eat properly or hardly eats at all? Family caregivers are often faced with this challenge at some point when providing care.