Posts by Sid Gerber
4 Things Not to Say To A Senior With Alzheimer’s
Sometimes talking with a senior loved one that has Alzheimer’s is exhausting. It can try your patience to have the same conversation over and over. And sometimes you may say the wrong thing to that person out of frustration, weariness, or just a wish that they could still hold a conversation with you the way…
Read MoreSenior Activities To Celebrate Easter
Easter is coming up, and many people around the world will be celebrating it. If you have an older loved one, it is time to plan activities that both your kids and parents enjoy. Holidays can be stressful for everyone, and this may be the best time to hire 24-hour home care for your seniors.…
Read MoreTips for the Best Meditation in Elderly Years
There are many senior citizens who are stressed out these days. With so much chaos and disarray in the world, it is no wonder why anxiety, depression, and stress levels are on the rise in the elderly and in other generations. With this being said, there are some tips for meditation that you can share…
Read MoreWhat Women Over 65 Need To Know About Breast Cancer
February is National Cancer Prevention Month and during the month of February senior women especially should learn as much as they can about how breast cancer impacts senior women. If you have a senior woman in your family you should also find out more about the symptoms of breast cancer in seniors and what you…
Read MoreThe Importance of an Advocate
Recently, a woman contacted S. Gerber & Associates for advice. She had just learned that her mother, who had had surgery on a broken neck, was being discharged from the nursing home in two days. She’d assumed that, given her mother’s need for rehabilitation, her mother would be in the nursing home long-term, so she…
Read MoreHave You Considered How You’ll Take a Night Off for Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is here, and you’d like to go out, but you’re not sure how. Your mom and dad rely on you to help them. If you take a night off, they’d be alone, and that’s not an acceptable option. How are you supposed to take time off when you’re the primary family caregiver? Make…
Read MoreFamily Caregivers Need Support Too: Here’s How You Can Get It
Are you becoming a family caregiver for your elderly loved one? Maybe, you have already been caring for them for quite some time. Either way, it is crucial that you remember your own physical and mental health are important. You need to care for yourself. The truth is that in order to provide the best…
Read MoreDementia-Related Behaviors: Tips for Handling Them Properly
If your elderly loved one has dementia, there will be certain behaviors that arise throughout the progression of the disease. With this being noted, there are some dementia-related behaviors that you may want to be aware of today. There are also some tips for how you may want to handle these issues, as well. Aggression…
Read MoreTips to Motivate the Elderly to Stay Mobile for Longer
Unfortunately, there are many senior citizens that stop being active. Sure, they may get up to make dinner or to visit with a friend here or there. However, they aren’t moving around regularly. The more inactive they become, the more stress it can have on their overall health – both mental and physical. There are,…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If You’ve Created the Best Plan for Alzheimer’s Care?
An Alzheimer’s care plan must be carefully considered when you have a parent with dementia. Care needs change, and sometimes those changes appear seemingly overnight. These are the conversations you need to have with your family. It’s crucial to develop the best plan for the care services your mom or dad needs now and in…
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