Dealing with Senior Hoarding from Comfort Keepers Elder Care in Troy, MO

Everyone these days seems aware of hoarding because of the recent TV series but it's a behavior that's been around for a long time. So how do you deal with it when your elderly parent suddenly starts saving everything? Read the following article for some information and tips.

How to Handle Hoarding

10 Deadly Myths about Diabetes from Comfort Keepers Elderly care in Troy, MO

I have heard a lot of misinformation about diabetes, how it is caused and how it is treated. The slide show in the link below sorts out 10 of the myths surrounding this disease.

10 Deadly Myths about Diabetes

Diabetes Treatment: Diet from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

What Does Diabetes Do? from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

A Diabetes Overview from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care in Troy, MO

Foot Care for the Elderly in Your Care from Comfort Keepers in Troy, MO

Many elderly people experience problems with their feet. They can be from normal wear and tear after years of use but could also be the result of arthritis, diabetes or other diseases. Read the following article for advice on foot care.

Taking care of feet and sole when involved with elder care

How Important is Socializing to Aging Seniors? from Comfort Keepers Elderly care in Troy, MO

The answer is very.. Read this article to find out why.

How Important is Socializing to Aging Seniors?

Health Supplements, Fact or Fiction?? from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care in Troy, MO

We are always being bombarded with so many health claims for different supplements and foods. The link below will take you to a chart that shows just how much scientific evidence there is for various claims.

Snake Oil?

Debunking Diabetes Food Myths from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

There are many misconceptions about what diabetics can and cannot eat. the following article tackles 5 of them:

5 Common Food Myths for People with Diabetes Debunked

Watch for These Symptoms if Your Loved One is Diabetic from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

If you are caring for a parent or other loved one with diabetes you already know how hard it can be to keep blood sugar under control and you are also probably aware of some of the possible complications that can arise with the diabetic. The following article lists many of the symptoms that need to be watched for.

Diabetes Symptoms to Never Ignore

Preventing Heat Stroke From Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

Summer is here and the heat is back. The last few weeks have been really bad here in the St Louis area with temps being higher than normal for this early in the season. Our elderly loved ones may not always feel it like we do but the heat can affect them too. Heat stroke and other heat related illnesses sicken or kill many elderly people every summer.

Check on elderly relatives and neighbors when it gets hot like this to make sure they are using their A/C and are doing ok. Read the following article from the CDC to see how you can prevent heat stroke.

Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

Could it be NPH? from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

NPH or Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, is often diagnosed as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Disease. Unlike these two diseases, however, NPH can be treated. To find out more read the following article.

If It's Not Alzheimer's Disease or Parkinson's Disease, It May Be NPH

Reducing Prescription Costs from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

The major goal of the following web site from The University of Chicago is to promote communication between patients, doctors, and other health care providers regarding out-of-pocket prescription costs.

Talk To Your Doctor

Overcoming Depression for Caregivers of the Elderly from Troy, MO

Research from Yale University shows that nearly one-third of people caring for terminally ill loved ones suffer from depression, according to.

Caregivers often overlook their own needs while taking care of their loved one making them vulnerable to anxiety and depression.

12 Depression Busters for Caregivers gives the caregiver 12 tips to help protect them from anxiety and depression as they care for a loved one.

Preventing Heat Related Illness from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care in Troy, MO

Summer is almost here and every year we hear about older adults dying from heat related illnesses, these deaths can often be prevented. The elderly are often more prone to heat stroke and heat exhaustion than younger people. They often don't seem to feel the heat as we do, complaining of being cold when it's over 80 degrees. Medications and the inability to adapt to temperature changes can contribute to the problem. Many times they will turn the AC off or down thinking they are saving money at what could be a great risk to their health. this page from the CDC explains the risk and how to prevent it.

Heat Stress in the Elderly

In Case of Emergency from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

Do you know what medications your mom takes? Or what the name of your dad's cardiologist is? It's a good idea to find these things out now before you need to know if there is an emergency. This article from the Mayo Clinic lists the things you may need to know.

Aging parents: During emergency, details count

10 Common Medication Errors That Can Kill from Comfort Keepers Elderly care in Troy, MO

There are 1.5 million people who are sickened or severely injured by medication errors, and 100,000 die every year. These can all be prevented but how? We need to be aware so please take the time to read about the ten medication mistakes that are most likely to harm or kill you:

10 Common Medication Mistakes That Can Kill

Learn More About COPD from Comfort Keepers Elder Care in Troy, MO

Loss of Taste in the Elderly from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO

A few years ago I had a client with end stage Alzheimer's. She couldn't walk or talk but she could let you know when she didn't like what you were feeding her. What she didn't like was anything bland or only lightly seasoned, Mexican foods were her favorites. Her doctor conjectured that this may be because she had lost some of her ability to taste and the only things that really registered were the highly spiced foods. Many things can affect our sense of taste as we grow older and the following article explains more about it.

Loss of Taste in the Elderly

Sundowner's Syndrome and Alzheimer's from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care in Troy, MO

Over the years many of the clients with Alzheimer's I have cared for have experienced Sundowner's Syndrome. They can become very agitated and fearful at dusk and into the night. One lady would start thinking the people in the TV were real about that time even when the TV had been on all day without incident. Many who experience it will get up repeatedly during the night. No one is really sure what causes it. If you want to read more about it, please read the following article.

Sadness, Agitation, Fear: Could This Be Sundowner's Syndrome?