Being a caregiver is time consuming. As a result, many caregivers find themselves with no time to do the activities they once enjoyed. They may not even feel like they have time to spend with family and friends. Or, when they do have time, they may be too exhausted to socially engage. This can leave […]
Falls After Hospitalization Remain a Risk in the Elderly
The American Journal of Surgery released a new report on the risk of falls among the elderly. The good news is that outcomes are better. That doesn’t mean that the risk of falling has decreased. In the study of hospital admissions following a fall, the number of senior citizens age 90 and up have doubled […]
How to Determine What Caregiving Technology You Should be Using
Caregiver in Danville CA Technological devices can be a wonderful resource for family caregivers. It allows them to monitor the health of their elderly loved one, keep track of them if they begin to wander, or alert the caregiver when the elder needs to take their medication. From the various types of apps, gadgets, and […]
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Caregiver in Danville CA If you are like many family caregivers, you suffer from a headache from time to time. Lack of sleep, caffeine dependence, stress, and dehydration can often lead to painful headaches in family caregivers and prevent them from doing all of the things they need to do in a day. When you […]
Cutting Yourself Off from Friends Can Affect Life as a Caregiver
Caregiver in Danville CA The first day that you heard your mother was in the hospital, it probably changed your life. You might have heard from the hospital itself, a neighbor of your mother’s, a friend of hers, or someone else. It might’ve been a heart attack, stroke, a slip and fall accident, pneumonia, or […]
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