Most of us make new year’s resolutions as part of a tradition. And every year, most of us fail to meet these resolutions for many reasons. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m not as successful as I want to be regarding new year’s resolutions. So today, I will talk about why we […]
Symptoms of dehydration in the elderly to look for include: dry mouth, fatigue, muscle cramps, sunken eyes, reduced urine output, dark urine, low blood pressure, elevated heart rate, confusion and difficulty walking. The human body is up to 60% water in healthy adults. According to hydration for health, over the course of a normal lifespan, […]
Aging in place definition: The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. This is from the CDC’s Healthy Places Terminology. Also, you can take a look at the Complete Guide to Aging in Place. The aging in place definition can be broken […]
You have one tool as a caregiver that is most effective to consistently improve the quality of the life of those you are caring for. It can be used in any situation and costs nothing. It has been shown to improve your quality of life as well. It’s a smile! As cheesy as this sounds, […]
As our parents age, a decline in balance is natural. Often this can be reversed with physical therapy, but eventually an assistive device is likely to be required for safety. How do you know when mom needs a cane or walker? Are there different types and which would be best for mom? Below is a […]
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and have been working with the 70+ age group for over a decade. I will share my knowledge and experience to give you ideas to care for your aging parents. Read more >>
