Articles About Daily Care

1. Is Alzheimer's Home Care for You?

   Article - Learn whether home care is necessary for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and if so, where to find it.

2. Is Home Care for You?

   Article - Knowing if an elder care service is necessary can be difficult. Learn whether home care is the right decision for you or a loved one in need.

3. Equipment and Supplies

   Article - To provide proper at-home care, you will need certain supplies. There are two types:

4. 8 Essentials for Bathing Your Parent

   Article - Having these items on hand will make bathtime safer and easier:

5. 6 Ways to Make Bathing Your Parent More Comfortable

   Article - There's no getting around the inherent awkwardness of giving your mom or dad a bath -- you feel it and so do they. Try these six ideas to up the comfort level:

6. Nail Care

   Article - When providing nail care, you can watch for signs of irritation or infection. This is especially important in a person with diabetes, for whom a small infection can develop into something more serious. Fingernails and toenails can thicken with age, which will make them more difficult to trim.

7. Falls and Related Injuries

   Article - Preventive measures include:

8. The Importance of Exercise to Physical and Emotional Well Being

   Article - Physical activity and good nutrition are perfect partners in good health. This winning combination finds a balance between what one eats and one's daily activities. Together they help in managing weight and providing energy. Physical activity not only burns calories, but it can also help the person in...

9. Dehydration Prevention

   Article - As a person ages, he feels less thirsty, so a special effort should be made to provide enough fluids. A person's fluid balance can be affected by medication, emotional stress, exercise, nourishment, general health, and the weather. Dehydration, especially in the elderly, can increase confusion and muscle weakness and cause nausea...

10. Foot Care

    Article - Practical steps to help caregivers learn how to provide proper foot care.

11. Bed Making With Someone in It

    Article - Making a bed with someone in it will be easier if you follow these steps:

12. Boosting Calorie or Protein Intake

    Article - Offer most of the food when the person is most hungry. Encourage the person to eat food with the fingers if it increases intake. Add non-fat powdered milk to any food with liquid in it, such as desserts, soups, gravy, and cereal. Add butter, whipped cream, or sour cream to foods...

13. Toileting

    Article - Practical steps to help caregivers learn how to reduce toileting stress and incontinence.

14. Setting Up a Care Plan

    Article - Learn how to establish an elder care plan for older relatives after a hospital stay, to keep track of necessary treatments and caregiving tasks.

15. 5 Common Reasons for Medicine Resistance, and How to Overcome Them

    Article - Medications may be preserving your loved one's health and well-being -- but they only work if they're taken properly. Here are some tips for ensuring that happens: