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Supporting a family member who uses a wheelchair is not complicated. It seems that way in the beginning. Most families are concerned with saying something stupid, over-helping or fussing over something that wasn’t an issue to begin with. That fear manifests itself into uncomfortable silences and second guessing. Here’s the…
Could you recognize dehydration in your mum or dad before hospital admission? Most families wouldn’t. And that’s the frightening part. Dehydration in the elderly rarely presents itself in the way people imagine. There is no sudden collapse. Thirst is rarely complained of. It manifests itself quietly…as some confusion, stumbling on…
Want to feel fresh at the bottom of your last run of the day? Winter sports don’t care if you showed up underprepared. They deal it out especially hard on older athletes, whose strength, balance and reaction times have slipped since their youth. Here’s the good news: A 60-year-old body…
Oral health is universally important, but the challenges that each patient will face vary depending on the age bracket they’re part of. For example, older adults may deal with dry mouth as a result of medication or sensitive teeth, while those who wear ill-fitting dentures may develop sores and find…
Assisted living is often treated as a single decision, but financially, it behaves like a subscription, which means a monthly bill that arrives for as long as care is needed. A one-time expense can be covered by a lump sum; however, a recurring expense is better matched with recurring income….
Long distance caregiving usually starts with a phone call and a search box. Your mother is in another state, something has changed, and you begin typing. Within an hour you have a list of communities, a few phone numbers and a growing feeling that you are not getting the whole…
When an aging parent or loved one suddenly becomes disoriented, forgetful, or unusually agitated, the default fear for many families is that dementia has finally taken hold. It is a distressing realization to think someone you love is losing their cognitive faculties. However, if these behavioral changes develop rapidly over…
For people with visible thinning at the back of the scalp, a crown hair transplant can restore coverage. It does this by moving healthy follicles from a stronger donor area to the thinning spot. The procedure needs careful planning because the crown grows in a circular or spiral pattern. It…
When a resident grabs your arm at 2 a.m. pleading for relief while her daughter demands a higher dose, you face an immediate clinical dilemma. Neither statement provides clear direction or actionable orders. Requests like these are routine in end-of-life nursing care, and they’re almost never simple, especially when a…