Why A Well-Being Check Can Save Your Life Or That Of Someone You Love
A well-being check or welfare check is conducted by the police or other professionals to ensure that an elderly person is in good health. An adult child, neighbor, or care provider may request this...
When the body produces too few red blood cells, the result is anemia. When senior have anemia that results from vitamin deficiencies, chronic diseases, and other causes, the result can be the type of...
Therapeutic lying is a technique often used by caregivers to temporarily placate a person with memory loss to prevent further confusion or frustration. These “white lies” are not the best...
Make Your Loved One Safer In An Assisted Living Dementia Unit
Some but not all assisted living facilities have a memory unit for people with dementia. When living at home is no longer feasible, an assisted living dementia unit offers the security of locked...
Nursing home menus usually provides snacks as patients may like to have smaller meals throughout the day. Snacks should be healthy and in line with their dietary restrictions. When family bring in...
Identifying Age-Related Changes That Most Increase The Risk Of Dehydration
As people age, the homeostatic mechanisms used to maintain electrolyte and water balance change so that their bodies do not retain enough water. Seniors may not be thirsty, hormone levels of...
