by John Webb | Dec 28, 2021 | Caregiver, Elderly, Mindfulness, Self Help for the Caregiver
When we are caring for an aging family member, it is easy to forget that we also need to take care of ourselves. Many caregivers find themselves in a situation where they feel they’re doing a good job as long as they don’t think about what they’re...
by John Webb | Mar 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
by John Webb | Mar 2, 2020 | Home Health Care
So, you’re loved one is finally being discharged from the hospital and there are new restrictions on diet, new medications to consider and new health ailments to keep up with. How can caregivers make certain they can establish a safe and reliable transition from...
by John Webb | Sep 26, 2018 | Mindfulness
One of the biggest concerns of older people and their family members is that of losing memory and other mental capacities. Confusion and memory loss are not normal in aging. They usually have specific causes which can be identified. Confusion can take two major forms:...
by John Webb | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Some people believe that the loss of memory and other mental functions is a normal and unavoidable part of aging. It is important to understand what is normal and what is not, and what can be done to help your family member maintain an active mind and a healthy...
by John Webb | Sep 9, 2018 | Nutrition
Help with Eating Eating is important because it can provide social time as well as nourishment for the body. With aging, some significant changes occur in the body, and these can cause problems with eating. Older people tend to have slower metabolisms and don’t...
by John Webb | Sep 2, 2018 | Nutrition
Taste, Smell & Touch As people age, they experience changes in their ability to taste and smell, as well as their ability to detect heat, cold and pain. These changes can affect how well your family member eats and can result in some serious safety problems. Taste...
by John Webb | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS OF AGING At any age, physical health has a strong impact on mental health. In later life, this association is even stronger because older adults typically have several chronic health conditions that can affect physical as well as mental...
by John Webb | May 7, 2018 | Home Health Care
The American Geriatrics Society reports that over 30% of senior citizens respond adversely to their prescribed medications. Why? There are multiple reasons as to why, but the major one doesn’t lie in forgetfulness as so many have thought through the years. The...
by John Webb | May 5, 2018 | Medical Practice
General Practitioners are consistently seeking ways to improve unbiased quality patient outcomes Patients can take charge of their medications, following tips and strategies shared with them by their medical provider. In fact, research carried out by the National...
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