Elder Care Archives - Sutton In-Home Senior Care

3 Reasons To Stay On Top Of Your Loved One’s Blood Sugar

July 1, 2019 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Diabetes is becoming a nationwide epidemic. But, when your loved one is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s, diabetes treatment and monitoring is even harder because it often falls to you, the caregiver, to manage the problem. Moreover, because diabetes is so prevalent and tends to run in families, this means that you may have more than one diabetic in the household. Here are three reasons to make managing diabetes a priority: It Effects Eyesight: Diabetes can cause both transient and…

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4 Normal Aging Changes That May Be Symptoms For Something Else

February 28, 2019 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

As humans age, several changes occur throughout the body. While we know that some of these changes are normal, there are some symptoms that may be a sign of trouble. If you are caring for a loved one who is elderly or suffers from an illness, it may be up to you to recognize alarming symptoms. Here are four changes that can point to a problem: Rapid Visual Changes: While vision, especially nearsighted vision, gets naturally worse with age, rapid…

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Prevalent And Dangerous Ocular Problems In The Elderly

September 20, 2018 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

The human body changes with age, increasing the risk for certain ocular and systemic problems. If you are caring for an elderly family member, it is important to make annual eye exams a priority to preserve vision. Here are some of the most common and dangerous ocular conditions among the elderly: Age-Related Macular Degeneration The macula is the part of the back of the eye that is responsible for central vision. The macula is also responsible for sharp vision. Age-related…

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Juggling Medication: 5 Survival Tips

August 15, 2018 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Illness can happen at any time during life. However, it is more common in the later years. Fortunately, many illnesses can be treated or eased by medication that are prescribed by your doctor. However, medications have side effects and should be taken at their required dosage for optimal results. If you or a loved one is dealing with multiple drugs and multiple conditions, here are a few tips that you need to know: Keep A List: Don’t rely on memory…

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The Anti-Aging Benefits Of Dance

March 26, 2018 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

When it comes to our loved ones who are a bit older, proper mental and physical care are essential to well-being. Also, we want to make sure that our senior loved ones are still enjoying themselves despite the hurdles that can come with advanced age. Whether you are caring for a parent or grandparent or are looking for a way to combat the effects of aging, dancing has a plenty of physical and mental benefits for individuals of all ages….

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Technological Intervention in Senior Care

January 12, 2017 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

A recent report indicates that people above the age of 65 constitutes 14 percent of the entire population of the world. Although their number increases every year, their quality of life remains more or less the same. There are many possibilities before us to utilize the advancements in technology in favor of seniors. In of the episodes of the much popular TV show ‘Humans,’ we come across an aged academic named George Millican. He has no family, and therefore, is…

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Why Senior People Need To Be Provided With Special Care

October 12, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Senior citizens aren’t as strong as they use to be and unfortunately, many of them are troubled with certain medical conditions that need extra care. The care they require doesn’t always need to be in the form of physical support, but can of psychological nature. Studies have shown that the elderly experience loneliness often times, and for them, the feeling of loneliness is quite hard. Families take on a big responsibility when it comes to taking care of their parents…

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Tips For Seniors To Live Retired Life

July 28, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

For most people, reaching the retirement age is a cause for trauma. One of the reasons that make them feel worried is staying alone at home. In most houses, the senior citizens are doomed to stay alone because their children and grandchildren are located in different places for their work or education. However, remember is that post retirement is a time to enjoy, because it is the time that allows you to live a carefree life. You do not have…

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Residential Care For Elders

May 18, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Elderly persons get to a point in their life when they need assistance. This does not mean they cannot manage any of their activities, but just enough that they cannot maintain the erstwhile way of life without a strain. Usually, children or family members would take care of them, but when the latter cannot spare the time or wherewithal, elder care services is a viable option. Nursing homes are good for seniors wishing to live with people of their own…

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Different Options For Elder Care

May 14, 2015 Brooke Sutton, President, RN

Elder care is for senior citizens who cannot manage their daily activities alone. Some have family members with the time and energy to help, while others don’t. Not being as spry as they used to be, they often need a caretaker to help them out. Following are the main options for elder citizens to choose from. Senior communities For elders who are generally mobile or self sufficient, or can be, there are communities where they can live close to people…

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