Posts by Perry C. Doc Alleva
Three Reasons Why Safety for Some Seniors Is Compromised, Even When They Appear Fully Capable of Tending to Their Own Care
It’s relatively easy to understand why seniors may face more difficult circumstances as they age. The body begins to break down as people get older. This transition from peak physical fitness and strength begins to occur in our 30s, progresses through the 40s and 50s, and begins to accelerate from the 60s onward. When a…
Read MoreTechnology Is Helping to Improve Alzheimer’s Care
Technology is advancing in every facet of life. It’s also helping to improve quality of care and support for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. For family caregivers, technology can be a wonderful asset, but it can also be a great idea for those who have realized the benefits of home care…
Read More3 Ways to Support a Senior Following a Hospital Stay for Pneumonia
Pneumonia is serious business. Whether a person is a strong, healthy, younger adult, an infant, or a senior, it can be potentially fatal. The older a person is, the more dangerous it can certainly be. When a senior has been hospitalized due to pneumonia, when they are being discharged, that’s a good sign. It means…
Read MoreThe Last Time You Had a Home-Cooked Meal Was … You Can’t Remember, and That’s a Good Sign You Need Help as a Caregiver
You don’t think of yourself as a caregiver. After all, you’re taking care of your spouse. You got married and took vows that you would be there for each other in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer. You took those vows seriously and this is just part of…
Read MoreNot All Home Care Options Will Be Ideal for All Seniors
Home care is a great asset for disabled adults and seniors who need assistance. While most people assume that elderly men and women who rely on home care require physical support to get around, some hire aides for companionship or maybe transportation options every once in a while. It all depends on specific needs, but…
Read MoreHow Might an Aging Veteran with Vision Loss Still Enjoy Some Basic Activities?
John was an aging veteran. In his 80s, he was widowed, living alone, and most of his friends had long since passed away or moved out of the area. When he was 84 he started developing macular degeneration. He had already dealt with cataracts and enjoyed the benefits of modern technology and surgery techniques to…
Read More4 Ways to Help Someone with Alzheimer’s Who Refuses Care
From an outside perspective, it may seem easy to recognize why a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s should rely on help. Things are going to get much more challenging for them as the years progress. However, at this point in time, this senior is refusing all types of care, including hiring a home care aide, even…
Read MoreA Lift Might Be Necessary for a Disabled Adult
Jerry was disabled as an adult. He weighed over 200 pounds and was 6’2” tall. In other words, he was a larger adult male and his wife had nowhere near the strength needed to lift him and help him get in and out of bed safely. Jerry’s disability was a result of an accident. He…
Read MoreWhat Four Steps Can Help Seniors Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates?
Reducing hospital readmission rates is often considered something hospitals and doctors are focused on, not patients. In reality, everyone needs to play a role in promoting a healthy recovery for people when they’re discharged. What is a hospital readmission? Technically speaking, if a person has to be readmitted to the hospital within a set amount…
Read More5 Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude When Caring for a Loved One
Even though it may seem so, it’s not easy to remain positive when a loved one requires extensive care. It could be an elderly parent, grandparent, spouse, or even an adult child who is recovering following an accident. If you don’t maintain a positive attitude, the stress you feel as a caregiver is only going…
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