Senior Home Care: 10 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help
Creative Caregivers2021-11-15T08:00:35-05:00How do you know when it's the right time for your loved one to transition to senior home care? Learn what to look out for here.
When Is It Time for Home Care?
Creative Caregivers2021-11-01T09:00:34-04:00How can you know if it's time for your aging loved one to receive professional home care? Here are ten questions to ask.
How to Detect Signs of Depression in Seniors
Creative Caregivers2021-07-19T13:08:43-04:00Although most seniors get depressed from time to time, depression is not a normal part of the aging process. Being able to detect the signs and intervene can be vital to their wellbeing.
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.
4 Ways Caregivers Can Keep Their Mental Health in Check
Creative Caregivers2020-05-04T09:00:33-04:00Caregiving is not only physically demanding and time consuming, it can also have a detrimental effect on one’s emotional and mental health. In honor of Mental Health Month, here are 4 reliable ways for caregivers to stay mentally strong.
Why is “Social Distancing” So Important for Seniors?
Creative Caregivers2020-04-06T09:00:26-04:00Under ordinary circumstances, elderly individuals who live independently are encouraged to stay socially active because it provides them with many health benefits. However, Americans of all ages are currently at risk for being exposed to coronavirus, or “COVID-19”. For that reason, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released preventative guidelines, including the practice of “social distancing”.
5 Tips to Combat Depression in Seniors
Creative Caregivers2020-03-02T08:00:43-05:00Depression is quite common in seniors and if allowed to persist the physical and emotional toll upon their lives can be devastating. On the positive side, because depression isn’t a normal part of the aging process itself it is a very treatable condition.
How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others
Creative Caregivers2019-11-26T16:15:52-05:00Providing care to an elderly loved one is a labor of love, but millions of family caregivers every year experience a condition called “caregiver fatigue”. Caregiver fatigue is common amongst members of the “Sandwich Generation”, or those adults who are caught in between raising children and caring for an elderly parent at the same time. Thankfully, staying recharged and refreshed is possible when using these tips from the pros.
Why Is a Good Exercise Routine So Important for Seniors?
Creative Caregivers2019-11-14T17:59:32-05:00Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise benefits people of all ages, including those 65-and-over. Sadly, millions of aging in place elderly Americans don’t exercise like they should, which eventually has a negative effect on their health and wellbeing. On the other hand, seniors who follow a good exercise routine typically enjoy longer, healthier and happier lives.