Choosing a care home for our loved ones is tricky because we only want the best for them. If you are looking for a residential care home that provides home-style accommodation with 24 hours supervision ...
Learning about the illness can help you understand how it affects the person you care for and might make you feel more confident caring for them. You can learn about the illness by going to ...
We all love a good emoji. Billie Kempton, aged 80, is discovering the joys of the expressive icons (the masked face is her recent favourite) thanks to a new program helping to keep older carers ...
In the 90s, Cornell University researchers asked themselves: can mood determine performance? Can a feeling affect the way the brain problem behaves at work, over and above awareness and training? They wanted to check it ...
A new study reveals that cells in the human immune system store coronavirus information, so that they can battle it again. Not every infection is similarly unforgettable for the immune system. But the cells in ...
Dr. Ward offers the following tips to help a senior manage their behavioral health and ensure they are provided with the physical and mental care they require. Organize a medical file, digital or printed, for ...
For all nurses, mental health is an important topic. There’s plenty of facts and guidance for the ancient saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” You have probably chosen to help others with nursing. ...
Owing to modern medicine and technological advancements, people live longer than ever before. One-fifth of the US population is going to be 65 years old by 2050, compared to 12% in 2000, according to the ...
Budgeting is difficult for everyone, particularly those with a fixed income. Senior citizens are increasingly suffering financially after retirement, as they depend solely on the benefits of social security and low investments to achieve ends. ...
Rising the need for social isolation and self-imposed quarantine and the spread of this global pandemic is causing workers to avoid the workplace. The outbreak of COVID-19 left far more people isolated than in a ...
Housing is the biggest burden for the elderly. Beyond staying in a house, most of the elderly need more specialized treatment. It covers expenses, maintenance, and regulation. There is a daycare service for families on ...
Perhaps you need a private elderly care provider or want to use them. You can do this by getting an assessment of your care needs through My Aged Care and: is not considered suitable for ...