How to Protect an Aging Parent from Elder Abuse
Creative Caregivers2020-09-07T09:01:27-04:00If you’re currently looking after an aging in place elderly parent, here are several effective ways to help protect them from being abused.
Activities of Daily Living: Why This Measure Matters
Creative Caregivers2019-08-10T10:21:50-04:00Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders When it becomes obvious to us that a loved one can’t get through a day without assistance, the logical next step is to begin looking into resources that can provide the added support they need. One of the first things a long-term care insurance company, home care company, adult day care center or assisted living facility will ask about is the person’s ability to perform ADLs. But what exactly are ADLs? Every field has its jargon, and the long-term care industry is no exception. In the business of providing care, the phrase “activities of daily living” [...]
Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home
Creative Caregivers2018-11-27T01:57:06-05:00Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one might need support with completing the activities of daily living. How do you know if it is time for in-home care? Look for the red flags listed below. Changes in Physical Function and Mental Status Difficulty keeping track of time Sleeping for most of the day Poor diet or weight loss Loss of interest in hobbies and activities Changes in mood or extreme mood swings Difficulty getting up from a [...]