Teresa's Healthcare Blog

Communicating with individual’s who have dementia is on of the biggest challenges and frustrations for caregivers. As brain cells die (brain shrinkage) individuals experience increasing difficulty following a day-do-day schedule,

Exterior doorways of most houses often require an individual to step up. Installing grab bars at these locations can greatly assist individuals who have balance and navigational issues. But, there

To help keep a family member from inadvertently launching themselves out of bed and onto the floor during the night, we installed a nifty, retractable bedrail. Despite the difficulty with

What is dehydration and how do we prevent it? Dehydration is at the root of many preventable conditions that affect older adults. Constipation, urinary tract infections,  confusion and falls can

My step-father has had a few incidents of falling out of bed in the middle of the night. Aside from potentially causing serious injuries, falls can be emotionally traumatic for

Depression and Older Adults Although common among older adults, depression is NOT a normal part of aging. It is a mood disorder that affect how one feels, thinks, and completes

Despite efforts to avoid falls, situations arise during which gravity wins and we find ourselves sitting on the ground. For seniors and caregiver alike, these episode can be anxiety provoking

Covid-19 has exemplified the challenges of communal living for seniors. Although there are numerous psychological and physical benefits of senior living, a vulnerable population living in close proximity to one

A colleague here in the Boise area has started up a Reading Buddy program, called Caring Voices, to help  our loved seniors remain connected to others while physically distancing themselves

The Covid 19 “stay in place” mandate has been a roller coaster of challenges and changes. It has also given us a first hand glimpse into what it is like

Aging in Place: Bathroom Safety Per the National Coalition on Aging, nine out of ten older adults want to ‘Age in Place.’ And more surprisingly, they want to remain in

Just like the folks who are reselling toilet paper and hand sanitizer, there are those out there who see opportunities in this confusing time. This is just a reminder to

Caregivers are Lifesavers!!  Being a caregiver is one of the most difficult jobs there is. It is a job that provides a plethora of physical and mental challenges that require

Medical Research and Advance Care Planning Research shows that advance directives can make a difference, and that people who document their preferences in this way are more likely to get

The Ease of a Fall Notification System Despite his increasing frailty, my step-father, DA, who has Parkinson’s Disease, is not interested in a fall notification system. Subsequently, my mom, his