Elder Care in Scottsdale AZ: Signs of Alzheimer's

Is Your Parent’s Difficulty with Problem Solving Normal or a Sign of Alzheimer’s?

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Everyone has trouble solving problems or getting organized at times in their life.

When, however, may these signs of difficulty indicate that there could be something more serious happening? Alzheimer’s disease is an issue that most family caregivers put a considerable amount of thought into throughout their care experience with their senior parent, and it is important to be able to recognize early warning signs of the progression. While memory loss is the first thing that most people think about when they consider the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, the reality is that there are many other signs that could indicate that your senior is at the beginning of their progression with the disease.

 

One early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease is difficulty solving problems or making plans.

While it is perfectly normal to occasionally experience confusion when making complex plans or when managing a challenging task, such as balancing a checkbook, if your parent is having frequent or marked difficulty with planning or problem solving, it may be time to discuss it with their doctor.

 

Some problem solving or planning difficulties that may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease include:

-A marked difficulty with concentration and seeming distracted when they should be focusing on a specific task

-Difficulty following a set of tasks, particularly something familiar such as a recipe that they have made several times before

-Inability to keep up with their regular household bills

-Receiving cut-off notices for their utilities

-Getting overdraft notices for their bank account

-Inability to make simple organizational choices such as how to put items away in a drawer or linen closet

 

Starting senior care for your aging parent can be one of the best decisions that you can make for them during the course of your care journey.

Having a senior home care services provider in the home with your aging parent can ensure that they have ongoing access to the care, support, and assistance that they need to manage their individual needs, challenges, and limitations in the ways that are right for them while also respecting the care that you give them on a regular basis. This means that your parent can stay healthy, safe, comfortable, and happy while also pursuing a lifestyle that is an active, engaged, and independent as possible throughout their later years. As their family caregiver, this will give you confidence and peace of mind that your senior will get everything that they need both when you are with them and when you are not.

 

If you or an aging loved-one are considering Elder Care in Scottsdale, AZ, please contact the caring staff at Endeavor Home Care today. Call  (480) 535-6800.

Source:

https://www.alz.org

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Challenges in Getting Loans after Retirement (And How to Fix Them)

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Getting a loan can be difficult for many people, no matter their stage of life. But during retirement, with the absences of a steady income stream, that challenge can grow to be much larger as lenders grow wary of retirees’ financial positions. However, there are some workarounds. First, shop different lenders – some are more willing than others. Next, consider your streams of income – and be sure to take them into account. Then, once you find a good lender, stick with them.

Key Takeaways:

  • Getting a loan can be tough for just about anyone – but it’s even harder for retirees.
  • However, there are a few things that retirees can do to return the odds to their favor.
  • For one, consider all income sources when applying. Then, shop lenders. And, once you find a good one, stick with them.

“Having a good credit score doesn’t also give you much advantage in retirement because lenders put more emphasis on your income.”

Read more: http://lovebeingretired.com/2018/01/16/challenges-in-getting-loans-after-retirement-and-how-to-fix-them/

Cataracts and Clear Vision for Longer Life

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It may come as a surprise to learn that almost all senior citizens will eventually develop cataracts. According to the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center, approximately 9 out of 10 people develop a minimum of one cataract by age 65. On the bright side, new advances have made treating and/or removing cataracts safer and simpler than ever. If your cataracts are in their early stages, it’s best to wear eye protection in the sun and eyeglasses, when necessary. Drops to dissolve cataracts are in the early stages of development. If you feel your vision is impaired or you have problems with night driving, consult with your doctor about cataract removal.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cloudy layers of broken down proteins in the eye lens, which over time can severely impede vision, are called cataracts.
  • While it may be generations away from perfecting, it should be possible to eventually dissolve cataracts with a medicinal eye drop,
  • A generation ago, protocol was that cataracts were allowed to get very large and ripen before removal.

“The most common reason cataracts happen is the combination of time and UV exposure from the sun.”

Read more: https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2018/02/cataracts-and-clear-vision-for-longer-life/

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Top Ways to Prevent Malnutrition in Seniors

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Elderly asian woman bored with foodRemember Sunday dinners at the grandparents’, whenever the whole family came together round the table to have a hearty meal, chitchat, and laughter? Regrettably, with many families now living far away from their older family members, and with so many pressing needs pulling us in different directions, it’s difficult to keep on with this tradition – and it could be one of the numerous factors adding to the dramatic upsurge in senior malnutrition. Read more

Home Care in Scottsdale: Do You Know Why Your Aging Loved-One Isn't Bathing?

Do You Know Why Your Senior is Avoiding Bathing?

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Many more aging adults than you might think, avoid bathing alone. Your senior might have developed some workarounds that have kept you from noticing that anything has changed. The sooner that you figure out what’s creating the situation, the sooner you can resolve it.

Pain Can Be a Big Contributing Factor

If it’s painful for your aging family member to bend, stand, or sit for too long, then bathing or showering can actually hurt, too. Pain is a big reason that people avoid specific activities. She might not share this information with you because it can be embarrassing to admit that something that she has done for years is now something that she avoids because it hurts too badly.

Fear Is Also a Motivator

As embarrassing as it is to admit that bathing hurts, it can be just as embarrassing to admit that there’s anything about bathing that makes your senior afraid. A fear of falling or of becoming incapacitated when in the shower or tub can make your aging family member avoid bathing. She may also become afraid that she can’t get out of the tub herself or that bathing will be uncomfortable for her.

Bathing Could Simply Be Inconvenient or Exhausting

Depending on your elderly family member’s health conditions, bathing can be inconvenient or even extremely tiring for her. If that’s the case, then she may also become afraid that she could wear herself out in the bath and be unable to get out. For so many reasons, she may simply think it’s better to save her energy and to avoid bathing or showering completely.

Get to the Bottom of the Issue

If you even suspect that your elderly family member is avoiding bath time, it’s time to get to the root cause. You can get help with bathing and other personal care tasks from home care providers. They can also help you to spot the signs that can lead you to the full cause of the issues that your elderly family member is having. It’s not always one cut and dry problem that is making issues. It’s often a combination of situations that add up and create a bigger problem.

Once you know why bathing has become such an issue for your elderly family member, you can start to find solutions that will work for her and for you. Getting used to those solutions might take some time, so remember to be patient and don’t push your elderly family member to adapt too quickly.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering home care in Scottsdale, please contact the caring staff at Endeavor Home Care today. Call  (480) 535-6800.

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Best Ways to Prevent the Flu in Seniors

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It is flu season, and that means there is a good chance that almost everyone will eventually be exposed to the virus. While flu poses a problem for everyone, it is a serious threat to the elderly. Therefore, it’s extremely important to take steps to prevent the flu in seniors. Seniors should be especially careful around those who have the illness, should consistently wash their hands (as well as other surfaces), and should avoid direct contact with pets, who can spread the virus.

Key Takeaways:

  • It’s flu season – and that means that everyone needs to take precautions against the disease.
  • However, seniors are at special risk, as the illness often hits them disproportionately due to the state of their immune systems.
  • As such, seniors must be extra vigilant with respect to hand washing, avoiding others with the disease, and keeping up good hygiene.

“When someone with the flu spreads germs, those flu germs can hang around for up to a full day and still make you sick.”

At Endeavor In Home Care, as the leading provider of at-home care in Mesa and the surrounding areas, we work hard to prevent the flu in seniors. Our infection-control procedures protect seniors and their families and allow our caregivers to provide the highest possible level of care. Contact us any time to learn more!

Read more: https://senior.com/blogs/seniornews-com/tagged/health

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Marrying again as a senior – When is a good time?

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You should never deny the feeling of love if it truly is in your heart. Age is not something that should hold you back in the process. It really makes sense to marry again as an older person when you truly have your financial situation figured out.

You need to make sure that you are able to retire all debts, or at least as many of the debts as you can. Debt is not something that you want to saddle people with after you pass away.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mature dating sites are becoming the norm, as more and more recognize that dating and marriage are appropriate to just about any adult life period.
  • Many seniors have passed through difficult relationships, or divorces, and would tend to proceed slow!y with a new dating relationship.
  • Some that may be less inclined to move slow!y, may greatly miss the day to day contact of a partner.

“Whether you’re 21 or 61, love is love and no one can deny that special feeling you get when you’ve fallen for that special someone.”

Read more: https://senior.com/blogs/seniornews-com/tagged/marriage

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Rethinking Alzheimer’s Disease—How Opposite Thinking May Lead to a Cure

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Neurology QuestionsThose of us who follow the latest research in Alzheimer’s disease are all too familiar with the troublesome amyloid plaques thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But is it possible that the buildup is, in fact, helpful? Read more

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Kitchen Safety Tips for Seniors Receiving In Home Care

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While we all need a good kitchen space, it can be a dangerous room, especially for senior citizens. Fortunately, there are some simple kitchen safety tips for seniors and their caregivers that can be implemented today. Keeping all drawers and cabinet doors closed is a simple way to prevent falls. Store heavy pots and pans where they can easily be reached. Remove any tripping hazards such as throw rugs. Make sure the flooring is non-slip tile or another material with some traction. Convert lower cabinets to pull-out drawers for easier access. Ultimately, taking measures to create a safe kitchen will prevent injuries in the home.

Key Takeaways:

  • The kitchen is one of the most injury-prone places in the entire home.
  • For seniors that are receiving in home care, it is crucial to safety-prep the kitchen to ensure no harm.
  • Certain tips and best practices can help in providing a more safe and secure kitchen.

“Of course, the best way to keep seniors safe in the kitchen is to have a second set of eyes, ears, and hands to detect potential dangers and help your loved one with difficult tasks.”

Let Endeavor In Home Care, the leading provider of in-home senior care in Chandler, AZ and the surrounding areas, share additional safety tips for seniors and the trusted in-home support that makes each day the best it can be! Contact us any time to learn more.

Read more: https://senior.com/blogs/seniornews-com/tagged/home-safety

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How To Create A Safe Home For Someone With Alzheimer’s

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Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s are responsible for their patients’ safety. Because of memory issues and personality shifts, this can be quite a challenge. One way to insure their safety is to reduce the likelihood of accidents and illness at home. An air filter is a great way to keep the individual’s air pure and decrease the risk of asthma related symptoms. Also, look out for safety hazards in the kitchen by replacing door handles that stick out and old appliances that do not come equipped with an auto shut-off feature. Finally, be prepared for emergencies by having a list of first responder phone numbers in each room, as well as the poison control line. Any steps that can be taken to improve safety in the home of someone with Alzheimers will improve their quality of life and independence.

Key Takeaways:

  • EPA data notes that air that is inside the home can actually be up to 100 more toxic than the free-flowing air outside.
  • Research also pointed out that seniors afforded the benefit of breathing filtered air showed significant vascular improvement.
  • It stands to reason then that filters for those over 65 is a good idea, as the age group as a whole is far more prone to lung and heart isdues.

“In other words, it can be very beneficial to make sure that the air is clean by placing an air filter in the home.”

Read more: https://www.thediaryofanalzheimerscaregiver.com/create-safe-home-someone-alzheimers/