Archive for October 2022
Seven Reasons Why Your Dad Struggles With Sleep
Around 5% of older adults in the U.S. are impacted by insomnia. While this isn’t high, around 48% report having the symptoms of insomnia from time to time. Your dad struggles with sleep. What causes it? Medications Some medications can trigger insomnia. If your dad’s medications list insomnia as a side effect, talk to his…
Read MoreAvoiding Caregiver Burnout
Recently, I suggested to one of our long-time clients that he take a weekend off from caring for his wife. He retired four years ago, but he hasn’t taken a break from being his wife’s caregiver during that time. Now, he’s close to burning out. I told him to give me a week’s notice that…
Read MoreDealing with Sibling Discord
The winter holidays bring festive songs, cooler weather—and, often, the resurfacing of guilty feelings or long-held grudges among family members who gather to celebrate the holidays. This can make for a volatile situation. But when we’re visiting our elderly, ailing parents, grandparents, or spouse, we must put those feelings aside. Agree to disagree and move…
Read MoreWhat In-Home Care Services Are Best After a Fall?
Every year, an estimated three million older adults fall and have to go to the hospital for treatment. So many issues can lead to a fall, including medication side effects, obstacles at home, illnesses, muscle weakness, and diminished vision. Your mom fell and hit her head. Her doctor says she has a concussion and recommended…
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