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Understanding and Preventing Dehydration in Seniors What is dehydration? Dehydration is a condition caused by significant water loss from the body, causing blood sodium levels to rise. Dehydration in young people is often caused by diarrhea, vomiting, or profuse sweating. When an individual has excessive water loss, they typically require the replenishment of water and electrolytes (to help maintain body…
Caring For A Loved One With Vision Impairment According to the National Federation of the Blind Fact Sheet, over 5.5 million seniors are blind or visually impaired in the U.S. With the large group of aging baby boomers, the number of blind or visually impaired seniors will likely double. Nearly 99% of people who are blind have lost their vision…
Why Exercise as We Age? Your friends and family members have been urging you to start exercising. You know you probably should lose a few pounds, but is exercise really helpful for seniors? The National Institute on Aging states that inactivity is one of the most risky behaviors in which a senior can engage. Inactivity robs you of strength and…
Independence Vs. Protection: How to Support Your Aging Loved One When you have an elderly parent or family member, you understand how important it is to help protect him or her. But have you thought about the importance of helping your loved one maintain independence as he or she ages? While challenging, it is possible to encourage independence while protecting…
A Good Fit? Determining if a Loved One’s Home Health Caregiver is Suitable When you work with an agency like Expicare Nursing, Inc., you know that you will be working with a reputable company and a compassionate, skilled home health caregiver. But not all organizations provide highly qualified nor empathetic caregivers. How do you know if the caregiver is truly…
Signs that Your Loved One May Need At-Home Care When an aging loved one recovers from surgery or an injury, you expect that they will need help at home during the recovery process. But for those aging relatives who may not be recovering from surgery or an injury, it’s important to be aware of the signs that they need help.…
How to Avoid a Medication Mix-up Med Mix-up Statistics Over 1.3 million Americans are injured from medication mix-ups or errors each year in the United States. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that approximately 4 Emergency Room (ER) visits out of every 1,000 adults are due to adverse drug reactions. Another study showed that 30% of…
What To Do When A Loved One Is Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease When someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, close friends and family members typically feel sadness and a sense of helplessness. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder, and the rate of disease progression may vary widely from one person to another. It can be difficult to accept the diagnosis,…
Great Gift Ideas for Your Aging Loved Ones As we approach the holidays, we think about the special gifts we can give our loved ones to demonstrate our affection. In the case of our elderly loved ones, perhaps the most precious gift you can provide is time — making time to spend together. Sharing a meal, taking a walk, or…
