Why don’t we face it: lots of us have a fear of doctor visits. It could be uncomfortable and downright distressing when something is wrong and we are facing the prospect of an undesirable diagnosis. Nonetheless we recognize it makes sense to complete what’s best for our health and to be conscientious about obtaining essential […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/doctor-visiting-with-senior-patient.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-03-12 10:36:462019-03-20 23:41:26How to Help Dad Overcome His Fear of Doctor Visits
At times, the greatest lessons in life come from going through them firsthand; yet the information we can discover from those who’ve traveled a similar course before us is priceless. If you are providing care for a loved one with dementia and beginning to feel a bit bogged down in this uncharted territory, the guidelines […]
The initial signs may be so subtle that most people wouldn’t even notice. Mom is outgoing, friendly, and conversational while visiting friends and family and while running errands. But those closest to her are beginning to pick up on concerns; like forgetting about the soup cooking on the stove, leading to a scorched pan; putting […]
The most recent Alzheimer’s statistics are sobering. The disease is now the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. And while deaths from other chronic conditions, such as heart disease, are declining, those from Alzheimer’s have increased by more than 100%. The toll the disease takes on family caregivers is […]
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In marriage we agree to stick together for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health – but what doesn’t come up in our vows to each other is how to handle the increasing demands of senior care as our parents age. Yet with our life span increasing, it’s important to […]
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Groundbreaking research is zeroing in ever nearer to the eradication of Alzheimer’s disease, this time around two medications already developed and approved by the FDA. This permits accelerated clinical trials and hopefully fast-tracking us nearer to a treatment. The first, surprisingly, is a medication utilized in treating HIV. Scientists are finding that the genetic blueprint […]
With over 325 million people living in the United States alone, it’s difficult to imagine that loneliness would be so widespread. Nevertheless, over 50% of the elderly live alone, and more than a million of them are estimated to be chronically lonely. In reality, almost 1/2 of older adults studied stated that their primary source […]
A quick Google search for the term “aging” returns topics such as “coping with aging,” “what you can do about aging,” and even “the cure to aging.” The negative connotations to aging are, regrettably, so embedded within our culture that it is forecasted that by 2021, we’ll be spending over $300 billion in anti-aging products. […]
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We’ve all encountered helicopter parents, especially when a son or daughter leaves for college. In fact, we could possibly be guilty of hovering a touch too closely ourselves. Learning that appropriate harmony between caring and overstepping our boundaries is not easy.
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/helicopter-parents.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2018-12-14 10:38:492022-08-18 14:46:41In Caring for an Aging Parent, Are You Overstepping Boundaries as a Helicopter Child?
Do you remember that feeling as a child when the school bell rang, indicating the end of arithmetic and the start of the best part of the day: recess? There was a tremendous sensation of freedom dashing out onto the playground, leaving behind the pressure of school work for a quick period of unstructured play.
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How to Help Dad Overcome His Fear of Doctor Visits
/in Aging Care Issues, Caregiver Stress, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Misconceptions, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhy don’t we face it: lots of us have a fear of doctor visits. It could be uncomfortable and downright distressing when something is wrong and we are facing the prospect of an undesirable diagnosis. Nonetheless we recognize it makes sense to complete what’s best for our health and to be conscientious about obtaining essential […]
Top Tips for Supporting Someone With Dementia
/in Aging Care Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Benefits of Broward Home Care, Caregiver Stress, Dementia, Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Senior Care Fort Lauderdale FL, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAt times, the greatest lessons in life come from going through them firsthand; yet the information we can discover from those who’ve traveled a similar course before us is priceless. If you are providing care for a loved one with dementia and beginning to feel a bit bogged down in this uncharted territory, the guidelines […]
How to Confront Aging Parents About Care Assistance
/in Aging Care Issues, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe initial signs may be so subtle that most people wouldn’t even notice. Mom is outgoing, friendly, and conversational while visiting friends and family and while running errands. But those closest to her are beginning to pick up on concerns; like forgetting about the soup cooking on the stove, leading to a scorched pan; putting […]
The Two Best Currently Available Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Options
/in Aging Care Issues, Alzheimer's, Home Health Services Fort Lauderdale FL /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe most recent Alzheimer’s statistics are sobering. The disease is now the 6th leading cause of death, rising above both breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. And while deaths from other chronic conditions, such as heart disease, are declining, those from Alzheimer’s have increased by more than 100%. The toll the disease takes on family caregivers is […]
How to Maintain a Healthy Marriage While Caring for Aging Parents
/in Aging Care Issues, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIn marriage we agree to stick together for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health – but what doesn’t come up in our vows to each other is how to handle the increasing demands of senior care as our parents age. Yet with our life span increasing, it’s important to […]
Have You Heard About These Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs?
/in Alzheimer's, Senior Care Fort Lauderdale FL, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentGroundbreaking research is zeroing in ever nearer to the eradication of Alzheimer’s disease, this time around two medications already developed and approved by the FDA. This permits accelerated clinical trials and hopefully fast-tracking us nearer to a treatment. The first, surprisingly, is a medication utilized in treating HIV. Scientists are finding that the genetic blueprint […]
Help Prevent Senior Loneliness with This Simple Questionnaire
/in Companion Care, Hollywood Home Health Care, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWith over 325 million people living in the United States alone, it’s difficult to imagine that loneliness would be so widespread. Nevertheless, over 50% of the elderly live alone, and more than a million of them are estimated to be chronically lonely. In reality, almost 1/2 of older adults studied stated that their primary source […]
It’s Time to Put Aging in a Positive Light
/in Activities for Seniors, Respite Care, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentA quick Google search for the term “aging” returns topics such as “coping with aging,” “what you can do about aging,” and even “the cure to aging.” The negative connotations to aging are, regrettably, so embedded within our culture that it is forecasted that by 2021, we’ll be spending over $300 billion in anti-aging products. […]
In Caring for an Aging Parent, Are You Overstepping Boundaries as a Helicopter Child?
/in Activities for Seniors, Aging Care Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Better Care for Broward, Caregiver Stress, Elder Care, Personal Care Tips, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWe’ve all encountered helicopter parents, especially when a son or daughter leaves for college. In fact, we could possibly be guilty of hovering a touch too closely ourselves. Learning that appropriate harmony between caring and overstepping our boundaries is not easy.
Senior Care Strategy: Incorporate “Play” to Strengthen Both Mind and Body
/in Activities for Seniors, Aging Care Issues, Benefits of Broward Home Care, compassion and motivation, Elder Care, Personal Care Tips, Senior Exercise, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentDo you remember that feeling as a child when the school bell rang, indicating the end of arithmetic and the start of the best part of the day: recess? There was a tremendous sensation of freedom dashing out onto the playground, leaving behind the pressure of school work for a quick period of unstructured play.