According to the CDC, roughly half of all older adults live with urinary incontinence. For many seniors, incontinence can be messy, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. If you are assisting an aging loved one with bladder control issues, these incontinence care tips will help keep them more comfortable, confident, and active.
Searching for ways to keep your senior loved ones active at home can be challenging, but it’s a positive step that needs to be taken. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Many aging adults are determined to remain in their homes for as long as possible. The challenge is this: As adults get older, living independently in a single-family home becomes more and more challenging over time and at-home care may become a necessity.
Each year, millions of older Americans are admitted to hospitals for reasons ranging from injurious falls to strokes and pneumonia. Once that hospital stay is over, those seniors and their families face the difficult task of recovering at home.
Urinary tract infections can often lead to more serious health problems, especially for the elderly. See what you need to know!
How do you adapt to the changing needs of your elderly parents while managing a household and juggling work? Here are some tips!
Is the home the best place for a rapid recovery for stroke victims? Or, is the hospital or rehab? Find out and see what you can do.
