Elderly Care in Spokane Valley WA
When is Flu Season Going to End?
The CDC just announced that the 2018/2019 flu season is the longest flu season in history. Elevated flu activity is at 21 weeks, which breaks the 2014/2015 record of 20 weeks. If your parents haven’t had the flu yet, it’s great news. They’re not completely safe yet. Eleven states are still reporting elevated flu activity.…
Read MoreFour Big Reasons for Your Senior to Seek Medical Attention after a Fall
Once your elderly family member falls, it’s vital that she sees a medical professional right away. Even if she’s not excited about the idea, there are some reasons why it’s important. She Might Have an Injury She Doesn’t Notice. A fall can be shocking, which sometimes means that your senior doesn’t notice an injury at…
Read MoreFour Concrete Things You Can Do if Your Senior Is Depressed
Elderly Care in Spokane Valley WA: Depression is common in aging adults, but it can present differently for everyone. You might feel helpless, but there are things you can do.
Read MoreWhy Do Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease Repeat Themselves?
Elderly Care in Spokane Valley WA: As a family caregiver for an aging adult was living with Alzheimer’s disease, you have likely noticed your senior exhibit a wide range of symptoms and challenges since their diagnosis.
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Hospital Acquired Infections
Elderly Care in Spokane Valley WA: When you think about your parent going into the hospital to receive care, you want to think they are in the best hands possible, and that their environment is one of healing. Unfortunately, there are risks your senior faces anytime they are in the hospital.
Read MoreHow Can Respite Care Help You as You Care for a Senior with Alzheimer's Disease?
Elderly Care in Spokane Valley WA: As a family caregiver for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease, you will use a wide variety of tools and skills throughout your experience to make sure you meet your parents needs as effectively and efficiently as possible. One you may not know about can actually be one of the most beneficial. This is respite care.
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Help Seniors Take Medication Safely?
Elderly Care in Spokane Valley WA: Many older adults take multiple medications to manage conditions. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 29 percent of Americans take more than one. Taking several different medications increases the risk for drug interactions and medication mix-ups.
Read MoreHaving Fun with Your Aging Parent on National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Elderly Care in Spokane Valley WA: The ugly Christmas sweater has become a phenomenon with people of all ages participating in ugly Christmas sweater contests, parties, and parades to usher in the season in a fun and memorable way.
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