Due to longer lifespans and insufficient assets, the multi-generational family is making a comeback in the United States. Elderly parents are moving in with their children or, in some cases, the children are moving back in with their parents. This transition involves a major life change for all parties involved. Here are some things to be aware of: 1. Discuss Expectations - for example, do you want your elderly parent to baby-sit? Will you eat dinner together? Who will cook and shop? 2. Research zoning laws - Local laws can't forbid family members of different generations from living together, but they can prevent you from creating a two-family home (i.
At some point, most Alzheimer's patients will spend time in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Whether, the stay is a temporary or permanent in nature, the special needs of Alzheimer's patients must be recognized and evaluated before the person is placed into a nursing home environment. There are no specific nursing home regulations in place for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Consequently, the burden of selecting an appropriate facility falls squarely on the shoulders of the family or close friends. The following is general 'game plan' that can be used by families of people with Alzheimer's, dementia or traumatic brain injury to aid in the selection of a temporary or permanent nursing home.
Although everyone experiences constipation at times, senior citizens tend to experience it more often. Constipation specifically describes a symptom of some underlying cause characterized by less frequent bowel movements, more time required to pass stool, and harder stool. Regularity is different for everyone, so people should not be too concerned about having a certain number of bowel movements in a certain time period. Senior citizens suffering from constipation should consider the following questions: Do you often have less than three BMs a week? Do you find it difficult to pass stool?
While crimes committed against senior citizens are not as common as crimes committed against young adults and teenagers, it is still considered a serious issue. For example, senior citizens tend to be victims of theft and repair scams by people who they do not know. Also, senior citizens are in greater danger of being seriously hurt during a crime. Although instances of crime are relatively rare, it is important to keep some important safety guidelines in mind to prevent becoming a victim, and those involved in providing elder care for senior citizens should inform them of these guidelines.
What is dementia? Dementia is a general term rather than a specific disease. It describes symptoms caused by a number of brain-affecting disorders. Dementia is common in senior citizens. People with dementia experience impaired intellectual functioning that hinders normal activities and relationships, and they lose problem-solving abilities and have trouble maintaining emotional control. Senior citizens with dementia may experience personality changes and behavior problems such as agitation, delusions, and hallucinations. Memory loss is common in senior with dementia, but it does not define dementia.