As we live longer and healthier lives than ever before, the need for senior in home care his growing sharply. Each year, more than 22,000 agencies throughout the United States offer senior in home care to more than 2 million people with physical disabilities, chronic health problems, dementia, or terminal illnesses. As the population ages, the number of senior in home care agencies will continue to grow.Typically, senior in home care refers to...more
Giving care to seniors is a fact of life for many children of elderly parents. In cities with very large senior citizen populations, such as Miami and Pittsburgh, many adult children find themselves in the position of having to be a senior caregiver. This is especially true in a city like Pittsburgh, where families often stay together and adult children live in the same city, and often the same neighborhood as their parents. Tending to an aging...more
When considering in home care for seniors, one should remember to take a multitude of factors into consideration. Time, money and other resources are obvious considerations, however many people fail to think of less immediately obvious factors such as terrain and topography.One city with arduous terrain is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One important factor when thinking about in home care for seniors in Pittsburgh is topography. How well a senior can do at home is affected by the terrain and weather of Pittsburgh. Snowstorms, flash floods, mountains and steep hills all can affect the ability of caregivers to maintain a high standard of care. When considering health care options for seniors in a northern, hilly city like Pittsburgh, one should be sure to consider all factors.Beyond the weather, topography and terrain, one should consider why home health care in Pittsburgh is needed. The city of Pittsburgh has a very large senior population. Much of that population performed hard labor such as working in steel mills and mining. Many years of hard manual labor can create health problems, which require in home care. In order to meet the health care needs of seniors, one must be sure to...more
If you think that video games are for lazy teenagers or adult couch potatoes only, think again. Once you start reaching your golden age or if you are way past your 60s and 70s, your heart, body and mind can use the adrenaline rush brought about by the modern gaming devices which are available today.Why Video Games Arent Just For Kids Anymore?So...more
As our population ages, so are the demands on hospitals and rehab centres throughout the country. As we grow older, with health hazards, we may require extended hospitalisation. In the last few years, there has been a steady increase in home care services available by nursing agencies providing experienced and qualified nursing staff.The steady...more
Author: Becky FeolaRecently I helped a family find a private care home for their mother who was in her mid 80’s, living in a large assisted living facility and suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness. Her depression and loneliness had come on suddenly and she was talking about not wanting to live any longer. Her doctor had told the family that her dementia was progressing and made the suggestion that she move to a smaller care home where she would have more one-on-one attention. During my evaluation with “Mom”, I noticed that she was overly emotional and confused. The family and I realized that it was possible that her medications may not have been appropriately monitored or that she might need an adjustment, but I also pointed out that due to her emotional and mental state at the time of my visit, the family should have her checked out for a urinary tract infection and dehydration. I explained that it is believed that there is a connection to sudden symptoms of dementia or an increase in dementia symptoms and urinary tract infections. They were surprised at my suggestion, but also relieved that there could be an explanation other than a sudden...more
Author: Kenneth DrakeTo look good should not be limited by the job you have. Simply put, it does not mean that because you are a nurse and you are always wearing lab coats or nursing scrubs disqualifies you for desiring to look good and emphasize...more