Nursing Home & Rehabilitaton Centre
Most people with age-related vision loss will not become completely blind; instead they will experience partial or moderate loss of vision. They may need to develop new skills to remain self-reliant. This article discusses age-related vision loss and how you, as a caregiver, can help your loved one adjust to the challenges. What Causes Adult-Onset Vision…
After your loved one moves to a facility, what happens? What is your role as a caregiver? How often should you visit? How can you best help your loved one adjust to their new living environment? How do you cope with your feelings about the move? Here are some tips to help you answer these…
Read More “Residential Care Options: Caregiving Doesn’t End When Your Loved One Moves” »
People with dementia are often resistant to bathing. They will claim they just showered, or that they will do it later, or outright refuse to bathe. Coupling bathing with an activity is sometimes helpful, e.g. going to the doctor or out to lunch or having a bowl of ice cream. If someone is used to…
Individuals with dementia or other conditions may exhibit confusing or challenging behaviors at times. Here are tips and guidance for handling common concerns to help caregivers better understand what their loved ones may be feeling or trying to communicate. Anxiety and agitation can sometimes be caused by bodily discomfort, such as pain, constipation, hunger, or uncomfortable…
Having a loved one in a nursing home can be a confusing and emotional experience. Understanding the various aspects of nursing home care and learning how to handle your concerns which may arise will greatly contribute to the success of your loved one’s stay. These 10 tips will help improve your communication with the facility…
Read More “Tips for Understanding Nursing Home Care: A Guide for Families” »
Definition A stroke is an injury to the brain caused when the brain’s blood supply is interrupted or greatly reduced. The brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, and brain cells begin to die within minutes. For that reason, a stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Facts Stroke, often…
Communicating with a loved one with a brain disorder can indeed be challenging. Finding the right words and getting your point across are difficult under normal circumstances.This difficulty is often compounded by your role as a caregiver. And although there are no easy solutions, following some basic guidelines should ease communication, and lower levels of…
Read More “Guidelines for Better Communication with Brain-Impaired Adults” »
Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual. These guidelines can help ensure you drink enough fluids. How much water should you drink each day? It’s a simple question with no easy answer. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years. But your individual water needs depend on many factors, including your…
If your loved one is at a hospital or a nursing care facility, whether it’s for a short-term rehab stay or for long-term care, she might feel pretty discouraged about not being home to celebrate the holidays. But just because she’s not at home doesn’t mean she can’t celebrate those special days in a very…
Read More “7 Tips on Celebrating the Holidays in a Nursing Home” »
Here is some practical advice: Being Reasonable, Rational, and Logical Will Just Get You into Trouble. When someone is acting in ways that don’t make sense, we tend to carefully explain the situation, calling on his or her sense of appropriateness to get compliance. However, the person with dementia doesn’t have a “boss” in his brain…
