As we age, our bodies change. We lose some of our physical abilities, and our responses to certain things become slower. Loss of hearing or eyesight, decreased strength and stamina, and even some forgetfulness are all normal processes of aging. But when are these changes a sign of something more serious? What is the difference between simple forgetfulness and dementia? Continue reading
By Jennie L. Phipps · Bankrate.com
posted Thursday, January 15, 2015
In 2010, about 26 percent of people 65 and older had individual incomes that were between the federal poverty level — $10,458 — and 200 percent of the poverty level — $20,916. Another 9 percent had incomes below the federal poverty level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
That adds up to more than a third of people 65 and older living on less money than it takes to enjoy a secure retirement. Continue reading
A colleague in Chicago, Robert Stelletello, Owner of Right at Home Oak Park / Chicago, has shared these thoughts in an ElderCare Matters piece recently:
It starts with your Father needing help monitoring his daily medications.
Not too much later he needs regular at-home care.
If you are a primary family caregiver, you understand the tough sacrifices and joys of helping your elderly loved one with daily routines such as bathing, dressing and eating, or making medical and financial decisions. Yet, without realizing it, your efforts to comfort and support your loved one may be eroding your own health by contributing to elevated risk of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and anxiety. Stress from caring for an aging loved one can also increase the likelihood of headaches, disrupt your sleep, and cause depression.
To help, try the following caregiver stress relievers:
