Elder Care Guide (Page 11)
Common dental issues in the elderly
Age presents a slew of dental issues that are rarely addressed as thoroughly as they should be earlier in life. Some of these issues may be linked to age-related changes in the mouth, gums, and teeth, such as lifelong wear and tear, while others may be linked to various diseases in the elderly. None of the dental procedures encountered in the elderly are unique to them, but additional caution is... ❯❯❯
Tips for Affording Your Elders Medication
When your parent or another elder gets older, the number of medications that they need increases. Medications aren’t cheap. It can be difficult to afford everything that caring for a senior citizen requires. Depending on how old your elder is, assistance and providing for them can be quite expensive. While your elder might have a large sum of retirement money, not everyone is that lucky. If you... ❯❯❯
Five Ways to Deal with Your Parents Getting Older
It’s never easy to watch someone you love reach the last stages of their lives, but for most children it will be something they go through with their parents. Between retirement and the end of life, there are a lot of things to do and a lot of coping that needs to take place. It is as much a time for the child to reason with mortality as it is for the person who is reaching the end of their life.... ❯❯❯
Five Tips for Dealing with the Death of a Loved One
Death is never easy to deal with. However close you were to the person changes the grieving process, but every grief is different. It manifests itself in a variety of ways. There are things you can do to help yourself through any process of grief, but it is always hard. You won’t be able to make it easy, but you can make it easier. Whether your spouse died suddenly or if your parents are getting... ❯❯❯
Do You Need an Elder Law Attorney? Here is All You Need to Know!
When it comes to the matter of will, planning, retirement and, social security, an elder law attorney provides great benefits. Your one wrong decision in older years can make a difference in the expected results of the matters. An elder law attorney is the need of your older age. Elder law and state law are not the same. Although both have some same aspects, they are not the same. The Elder laws... ❯❯❯
9 Ways a Medical Alert System Can Benefit Seniors Who Live Alone
According to the US Census Bureau, there are over 4 million senior citizens in America, and almost 30% of them live alone. This is a sobering statistic if you are a caregiver for an aging parent or tending to a senior citizen. While many members of the older adult population have minimal difficulties while living on their own, there is always a looming concern about adequate elder care. ... ❯❯❯
How to Remove Teeth Stains So You Smile More
If you’re feeling self-conscious about your smile, you are not alone! According to the American Association of Orthodontists, 48% of surveyed Americans say they’ve untagged themselves on social media for one reason: They hated their smile. Why do people hate their smiles? For some people it’s self-consciousness about teeth discoloration. The good news is, there are a number of things you can do... ❯❯❯
Be the Best Grandparent Possible with These 5 Tips
Becoming a parent is the most magical experience we can have as humans. The second most magical thing is when those children have children and make us grandparents. Unfortunately, there is no definitive guide to being a good grandparent. One of the biggest mistakes new grandparents make is forgetting their role and acting as if they were the parent instead of the grandparent. Those are two very... ❯❯❯
Elective Surgery for Elderly Patients: 7 Tips for a Better Recovery
Just because a surgery is “elective” doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t prepare for it with the same rigor that you would a “mandatory” procedure, especially if you are an older adult. In fact, proper preparation is key for a smooth surgery recovery regardless of whether or not it’s elective. Here are seven things you need to know before you slip into a hospital gown for your procedure:
Ask plenty... ❯❯❯
13 Things That Make It Easier to Deal with Arthritis
Living with arthritis can be tough. Fortunately, there has been an explosion in adaptive products in recent years that are designed to help those with arthritis live life to the fullest. Here are 13 arthritis gadgets and products that you should absolutely check out:
Reachers
When you have arthritis, reaching for objects above you or bending down to grab objects below you can be really hard on... ❯❯❯
