As a caretaker, it is very important to know the elder person’s wants and needs. You will have to provide them either mentally or by conversing with them. You might have to look after them keenly in order to keep them satisfied and happy. Pressure sores can start off like a simple cut in a hand but can soon become a gaping wound when it is not treated immediately. The wound will be very severe as it can travel right till the tissues and bones and it will be tough to recoup from...

The relationship that exists between a caregiver and an elderly person is intense and complex. But this relationship is not confined. Many people are affected when a caregiver visits an apartment for senior citizens to give the elderly person the undivided attention that he or she deserves.

The family, friends and coworkers of caregivers are greatly affected by this. Being the primary caregiver for the welfare of an elderly citizen is a weird job as it is fully unpaid for and...

Study confirms that some seniors feel much less lonely after spending time alone with a dog than they do when they visit with a dog and other people.
Dr. William Banks A new Saint Louis University study shows there is some truth in the old cliché that describes a dog as man's best friend.  "Or at least a less aggravating friend," said study author William A. Banks, M.D. (pictured at left), professor of geriatrics in the department of internal medicine and...

When it comes to better and easier access for the disabled—wheelchair stair liftsare the best ways to get around. Aside from the reliable accessibility solutions it provides to physically handicapped or aged people, it also guarantees safeness while using any staircase it is installed onto.

Wheelchair stair lifts are designed for easier disabled access to going up and down stairs. People who are handicap or just have back problems find these devices...

Retirement is the start of second innings of your life. This is the time that is supposed to give you all the freedom, time and resources to fully enjoy your life. Not all people can enjoy retirement life as they should, owing to financial difficulties, ill health and several other issues.

Retirement life can be a fun, enjoyable experience, if you have maintained an active lifestyle throughout your working years and you have set aside enough money to fund the travel packages...

Obituaries offer dates and events about a particular family member that can be plotted on a timeline. You could create a timeline for each person starting with date of birth, or you could combine the information from several obituaries about the same family in a Family Timeline.

You've seen timelines used for notable people and institutions outlining important historical events. Usually the year and the date as well as a brief description of the event are included.

Traditions vary across the globe in how to deal with <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href= >adult care</a>. With the rise in economic costs, healthcare and changes in moral views, differences and traditions, families are really re-evaluating how they choose to care for the elderly in their lives. Recently in the U.S. and some European countries people have started to change perspectives on...

Several years ago, my sister and I were faced with the reality of searching for an Alzheimer's care home for our father. For a number of years we had watched our dad become more forgetful and felt this was just old age creeping in. It first started with him losing his train of thought in mid sentence and forgetting close friends names to then neglecting to take care of his personal hygiene and house work. Dad had lived alone since our mother...

Many seniors and their loved ones still have misconceptions about what used to be called nursing homes. Most baby boomers were raised thinking that nursing / retirement homes were drab places for the elderly to just merely exist. Fortunately, over the years, as society began developing a more progressive way of thinking, the days of the sterile, hospital looking enviornments are few and far between. Now, assisted living centers, retirement communities and nursing homes are...

As the population of the Triad region of North Carolina and the city of Greensboro steadily age, more and more seniors are requiring assistance and daily care.  Home care is quickly becoming the desired alternative to assisted living facilities – providing seniors with a way to maintain their independence and remain at home, while still receiving professional attention and the benefits of assisted living.  In home care providers have substantially advanced their...