Asking your parents about their medical history can be uncomfortable. Learn some things to consider when planning essential conversations with your parents.
Many adult children have questions about when their parents are diagnosed as diabetic or pre-diabetic. Learn the different types of diabetes, ways to manage the condition, and steps that adult children should take to manage their own health.
Senior Helpers is an organization that has been around for a little over a decade. It recently opened up a new training facility in Milwaukee near Howard and 27th Street.
Cindy Manzara is Senior Helpers' director of care. Her job is to teach and work side-by-side with caregivers and those in training while at the facility. They work together by going through transfer movements, like getting someone up and out of bed and ready for the day.
“We do absolutely thorough training with our caregivers to make sure they recognize safety risks in the apartment,” Manzara said.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that happens during specific times of the year, usually winter and fall. It affects people of all ages, but seniors are particularly vulnerable due to common risk factors such as social isolation and physical health changes.
Setting the clocks back on November 6 to note the end of Daylight Saving Time is an annual event that some people look forward to. Others find themselves struggling with the new schedule, and experts have noted that there are specific issues that can come with the time change. Senior Helpers of Milwaukee thrives on helping senior adults in the Milwaukee, Glendale, Brookfield, and Germantown areas establish and adjust to a new schedule. Here is a handy guide to preparing for the end of Daylight Saving Time.
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (September 28, 2022)—Senior Helpers®,the nation’s premier provider of personalized, in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of the Senior Helpers Center of Excellence in Caregiving at its Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. The Center of Excellence in Caregiving will open to the public on September 28 and serve as a comprehensive training facility where Senior Helpers-certified caregivers, family caregivers and members of the community who assist the elderly can expand their skills and knowledge of administering specialized care that is designed to meet the needs and requirements of senior citizens at various stages of aging. With the goal of elevating the overall level of care provided to the elderly in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities, the new location joins existing Senior Helpers corporate training facilities in Baltimore, Chicago, Erie and Charlotte.
From bruised tailbones to broken hips, avoiding slip and fall accidents in winter is challenging at every age. The good news is that it doesn't have to be. With the right footwear, diligent clean-up, and cautious movements, you can keep your front door and indoor areas completely accident-free. Following are 7 easy ways to keep sure footing this cold season.
Winter officially starts on December 21st, but temperatures are already dropping here in Milwaukee. Now is the time to winterize your home before it gets too cold and the snow gets too deep. Winterizing can prepare your home for colder temperatures while also helping you keep your heating costs low. Many winterizing tasks are generally safe to do yourself, but there are a few that you may want to leave to the professionals--and one you should always leave to the pros. Here is our helpful list to help you prepare for winter weather in Milwaukee.
Summer is the time to eat all these magical fruits and vegetables, enjoy the savory recipes, and get these healthy snacks fresh and in their original taste. Chips and chocolates are always a quick way to snack. However, why eat junk and sugars when the season is brimming with sweet, nutritious, and juicy vegetables and fruits in their peak flavor?
Here are some healthy snacks and recipes that feature the end-of-summer produce to enjoy in Milwaukee, Brookfield, Germantown, and their surroundings.
Dogs can provide love, companionship, and a sense of purpose for animal lovers of all ages. Senior citizens can also benefit from the perks of animal ownership, offering up a routine and the chance to bond with their furry friends. In addition to providing protection and companionship, a dog can encourage a senior to adopt a new exercise routine.
There are so many things to consider when your loved one's health declines. It can be overwhelming and stressful, especially if they're not open to discussing it yet. But putting off the conversation could lead to complications down the road. Being proactive now means you're more likely to have a plan in place before an unexpected medical emergency occurs or before your loved one is too ill or frail to make their own decisions. We recommend that families begin the conversation as early as possible, and here's how:
When they said nothing is ever permanent in this world, they were right! Allergies, like many other conditions, aren't exactly permanent. You'll likely experience changes in allergic reactions as you age, and some may disappear completely. You'll be pleasantly surprised to discover that your family cat or dog no longer causes you misery.
Here's how seasonal allergies can reduce as you grow older:
When your senior starts needing a caregiver in Milwaukee to help out with daily activities, it makes sense to hire someone who can come in for the day, be of assistance to your senior and do some chores as well. In fact, as seniors' mobility decreases, they may not be able to do any chores, such as cooking and cleaning, without assistance. You can either hire a caregiver to take care of everything or opt for a cleaning service. In cases where your senior is unable to do anything around the house, you might need to get both.
Caring for a spouse can be heartbreaking, demanding, and scary for many people. Besides coping with your loved one's aging process and other potential health issues, you must also contend with the physical, mental, and emotional strain of watching your spouse become ill and deteriorate.
Fortunately, you can make caring for your spouse easier to manage. Here are five important tips for caring for your loved one:
Aging comes with complex challenges for adult children. Most elderly parents refuse help, which stresses and frustrates their children significantly, especially if the parents suffer from various chronic diseases such as diabetes, dementia, cancer, or cardiovascular diseases.
The fact is that 70% of us will need long-term care after getting to 65 years of age. We are used to other types of insurance such as car insurance, medical insurance, or housing insurance, but not long-term care insurance. On the other hand, the probability of requiring nursing home care is higher than house damage or your car being screwed up.
Did you know that 29% of seniors have been on a date with a person they met through an online platform? Online dating has always been looked at as something for the youth, but now more and more seniors are turning to it in their search for love.
Most of the time, we take for granted the most basic yet utterly vital process of breathing. For our seniors, mindful breathing is the key to better health. Some of the health benefits they can enjoy include improved quality of sleep, mood enhancement, and lower levels of stress hormones.
As we grew up, our parents taught us to listen to them and even disciplined us when we were stubborn. It comes at a time when adult children become caregivers and the aging parents aren't willing to listen to you.
If you're caring for a senior loved one or aging parent, you're constantly concerned that they might fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of four people aged 65 and older will fall each year, and one out of five of these falls will cause a broken bone or head injury.
One out of three people in the United States will develop shingles at some point in their lifetimes. Unfortunately, older adults are at increased risk for complications and hospitalization due to shingles.
Are you a senior veteran looking for options to help you to pay for your home care? Then you should strongly consider the VA Aid and Attendance program. What is the VA Aid and Attendance Program?