I am on several Google alerts including anything caregiver related. Every week something pops up about robots and caregiving in the future. You see this type of help generally in Japan and they are used mostly used as reminders and fetchers but with the advent of ChatGPT over the last few years we are looking …
In 2019 the CDC reported that over 34,000 adults 65 and older died from falls, making it the leading cause for injury death among this group. I won’t list all the scary facts about what occurs after someone falls but you can click here for the statistics from the CDC. In my experience as a …
According to Comparitech, a cyber security research company, more than 334,000 incidents of elder financial exploitation are reported each year, causing more than $6.3 billion in losses. Throughout my career, I have been exposed to many instances of exploitation, including a family that thought it was OK to keep their mom in one room of …
If taken seriously, using just a few simple tools to become a better listener will not only benefit you at work, as Joe points out, but will also improve your life at hom
Family Caregivers, most of whom are over the age of 55, are at a higher risk for health issues due to the stress of day-to-day caregiving. Nutrition is something we usually brush aside for other matters, such as doctors appointments and ensuring our family’s happiness, but it is at the core of remaining vibrant and …
3 Vitamins Caregivers (and Older Adults) May Need to Supplement Read More »
November is a time to recognize the more than 40 million family caregivers across this country who help aging parents, ill spouses, and disabled individuals remain safe and as independent as possible. Family caregivers are often hardworking individuals who work full time, manage children, and care for their family members after hours—they are the unsung …
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Physical therapists (PTs) can be a huge asset for caregivers PTs can help you be a safer caregiver through answering questions about implementing home exercise programs, proper equipment use, and minimize falls and accidents. Alyssa O’Krent PT, DPT, OCS, our Physical Therapist expert, works at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in Central Texas. Check out their …
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The hot new discussion on social media: Do you really need to bathe every day? That depends, say the experts. Washing daily is nice for social reasons, but not absolutely necessary to protect our health, says London-based dermatologist, Derrick Phillips, in an interview with Healthline. According to CNN, kids only need to bathe when they …
Its important for our ourselves and our stress levels as well as the health of the person we are caring for to keep ourselves hydrated.
