Successful Rehabilitation After Serious Injury

Successful Rehabilitation After Serious Injury

When Keith suffered the loss of mobility from a  traumatic head injury, the physical therapist at his rehabilitation facility could only work with him 3 times a week. Worried about his slow recovery and the pain he was suffering, Keith’s family contacted Golden Care....

How Caregivers can Support Medication Reminders

Unfortunately, medication omission is all too common for the elderly. As we get older and our memory fades, we begin to forget to take medication that is critical to our health. The omission of medication presents a serious threat to people 60 and older in the United...

The Comforting Hand of a Hospice Home Caregiver

Near the end of her life, Sophie could no longer walk and was dependent on her caregiver Martha to provide the intimate care that her body no longer had the strength for.  Martha sat by Sophie’s bedside day and night. Sophie told her intimate stories about her life...

3 Foods That May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

What we eat affects our mood, our energy levels, and plays a key role in maintaining strength as we age. But it may impact brain functioning as well, which has led scientists to research if our diet could be connected to Alzheimer’s risk. Recent data has backed up...

The Role of a Caregiver in Surgery Recovery

Surgery is tough at any age. It slows you down and the recovery can induce anxiety and make even the most basic tasks more challenging. Unfortunately, these problems are only amplified at an advanced age. If your aging loved one is going through surgery, having...

The Dos and Don’ts of Being a Caregiver

Many caregivers feel overworked trying to balance caring for someone with their own responsibilities. To give your loved one the care they deserve, it helps to know what caregivers should do and also what not to do. Here are some dos and don’ts about being a...