101ElderCare.com: Elder Care Guide 101ElderCare.com: Elder Care Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/ Copyright by 101ElderCare.com en 101ElderCare.com Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:42:19 -0400 Living with LVAD: how to choose clothing to feel comfortable and safe every day Living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) reshapes everyday life in many ways — and choosing what to wear becomes part of that journey. Suddenly, clothes aren’t just about style or season. They’re about comfort, safety, and making sure your device stays exactly where it should. While it might feel overwhelming at first, finding the right LVAD wear doesn’t have to be a struggle. In fact,]]> General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/living-with-lvad-how-to-choose-clothing-to-feel-comfortable-and-safe-every-day-383.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/living-with-lvad-how-to-choose-clothing-to-feel-comfortable-and-safe-every-day-383.shtml Editor Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:34:40 -0400 7OH Facts Every Senior Should Know General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/7oh-facts-every-senior-should-know-382.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/7oh-facts-every-senior-should-know-382.shtml Editor Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:38:47 -0400 How to Talk to Your Parents About Bringing in a Live-in Carer Talking to your parents about getting a live-in carer can be uncomfortable. It’s not easy to bring up the subject of care, especially when they’ve spent most of their lives looking after you. But there comes a time when this conversation is necessary. Many older adults want to stay in their own homes, and live-in care makes this possible while giving them the support they need. This article will]]> General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-bringing-in-a-live-in-carer-381.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-bringing-in-a-live-in-carer-381.shtml Editor Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:49:53 -0400 Common Causes of Back Pain in Seniors and How to Manage Them General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/common-causes-of-back-pain-in-seniors-and-how-to-manage-them-380.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/common-causes-of-back-pain-in-seniors-and-how-to-manage-them-380.shtml Editor Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:34:13 -0400 Signs of a Quality Nursing Home: Tips from Lawyers Who Know the Red Flags General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/signs-of-a-quality-nursing-home-tips-from-lawyers-who-know-the-red-flags-379.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/signs-of-a-quality-nursing-home-tips-from-lawyers-who-know-the-red-flags-379.shtml Editor Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:23:11 -0400 Silver Awakening: Embracing Spiritual Growth in the Golden Years The Call to Awaken in Later Life Aging is often viewed through the lens of physical decline or societal stereotypes, but for many elderly individuals, it marks the beginning of a profound spiritual awakening. This stage of life, often referred to as the "golden years," provides a unique opportunity to turn inward, reflect on one’s journey, and seek deeper meaning. Free from the demands of]]> General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/silver-awakening-embracing-spiritual-growth-in-the-golden-years-378.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/silver-awakening-embracing-spiritual-growth-in-the-golden-years-378.shtml Editor Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:02:43 -0400 The Essential Guide to Home Modifications for Elderly Parents: From a Care Expert The numbers tell a compelling story - 77% of Americans over 50 want to age in place. This makes  a significant priority for families everywhere. Recent studies show that 93% of adults aged 55 and older value aging in place, yet the US Census Bureau reports only 10% of American homes meet aging-ready standards.home modifications for elderly parents My experience as a care expert shows how proper]]> General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/the-essential-guide-to-home-modifications-for-elderly-parents-from-a-care-expert-377.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/the-essential-guide-to-home-modifications-for-elderly-parents-from-a-care-expert-377.shtml Editor Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:34:59 -0500 Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Wrongful Death? General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/can-you-sue-a-nursing-home-for-wrongful-death-376.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/can-you-sue-a-nursing-home-for-wrongful-death-376.shtml Editor Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:49:50 -0500 Medication Errors in Nursing Homes: How They Harm Residents General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/medication-errors-in-nursing-homes-how-they-harm-residents-375.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/medication-errors-in-nursing-homes-how-they-harm-residents-375.shtml Editor Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:34:18 -0500 Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes Image by Vlad Sargu on Unsplash It can be heartbreaking to take your elderly parents or loved ones to a nursing home only to find out later that they have been abused or neglected. NCEA reports that over one million Americans above the age of 65 are abused by their caregivers. If your loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, it is up to you to put an end to it. The victim may be]]> General Guide https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/signs-of-elder-abuse-and-neglect-in-nursing-homes-374.shtml https://www.101eldercare.com/elder_care_guide/signs-of-elder-abuse-and-neglect-in-nursing-homes-374.shtml Editor Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:34:43 -0500