Category: For Caregivers

Helping Seniors Through The Holiday Season

The holiday season is a typically a time of great joy spent with family and friends. However, among the twinkling lights and the sweet treats, the holidays are often very stressful. If you care for a senior citizen, you are familiar with the difficulties of the holiday season. The following tips will make your senior…

Preparing for Your Parents to Live With You

At some point in your life, there may come a time when one or both of your parents need to live with you. Maybe one of them is sick and needs constant care and attention from you. Or maybe they’re simply on the older side and can’t get around as well as they used to,…

Understanding UTI’s in Senior Citizens

A urinary tract infection, (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system, typically involving the lower urinary tract. UTI’s are can be pretty painful, and when left untreated, can lead to a kidney infection. A kidney infection can permanently damage kidneys or lead to kidney failure, which is why UTI’s need to…

Brightening the Lives of Senior Citizens

One issue that is often neglected when it comes to senior citizens and their health is depression and anxiety. Life as a senior can be difficult. Many seniors often lose people they love frequently, end up having to change their day-to-day routines drastically, and often struggle from frequent physical health issues. Oftentimes, senior citizens are…

Getting Outside this Spring with Your Senior

Spring is getting closer and temperatures will soon be warm enough for us to venture outside. While we are all itching to get out of the house, our senior citizen loved ones are as well. We’ve compiled a list of several outdoor outings that are ideal for the senior loved one in your life. Taking…

Benefits of Pets for Senior Citizens

There are many benefits to owning a pet as a senior citizen. From reduce stress and increased social interaction, many seniors would benefit from owning a pet. Companionship Many seniors live alone and many have experienced the loss of a spouse or close friends. As a result, many seniors are often left feeling lonely on…

Deciding Between Walkers and Wheelchairs

Whether it’s your first time using a walker or a wheelchair, or you’ve been using a mobility aid for years, choosing the device that is right for you can be overwhelming. Seniors who have lost some of their mobility can turn to walkers or wheelchairs to help regain their independence. While walkers and wheelchairs both…