13 September 2016
Broken hips often happen with the elderly and it is a very long recovery process, as well as very painful. If you have an elderly parent that is currently in home care, there are things you can do to help prevent them from falling down, five of which are listed below. Medications Talk with your parent's doctor and ask them if they can do a bone mineral density test. This test will show how strong their bones are.
31 August 2016
In the beginning stages of Alzheimer's the mild forgetfulness and disorientation may not be so bad that you should be afraid for your elderly loved one to be alone. However, as their mental health deteriorates, it will be much more ideal for your elderly family member to transition into an assisted living center that specializes in care for Alzheimer's patients. Even though this change may be for the benefit of your loved one, any move and change in surroundings can be disconcerting for your family member.