What can a Social Worker offer that can ease the Aging Struggles of Your Loved-One
/Aging in Kentuckiana guest speaker gives us the answer to the problems the aging seniors in our community and their families are facing.
Top 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly | #3. Pneumonia in the Elderly
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Over 60% of seniors have been admitted to hospitals due to pneumonia at least once after the age of 65. Researches, Jorge Perez San Juan, Lisandra Rodriguez Hernandez, Timothy L. Wiemken, Robert R. Kelley, Rafael Fernandez-Botran, Martin Gnoni, Paula Peyrani, Madhavi J. Rane, Forest W. Arnold, Julio A. Ramirez, Silvia Uriarte, and Jose Bordon, associated with the University of Louisville found that “advanced age is an independent risk factor for mortality.” They continued by saying, “human aging is associated with a gradual decrease of immune function.” Because of the increased susceptibility due to conditions like diabetes, dementia, stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, changes in lung capacity, and increased exposure to disease in community settings seniors are at greater risk for pneumonia. UofL Physician Practices say to watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and chill. In Elderly symptoms like confusion, weakness and delirium are more common. Ask your doctor about what types of pneumonia can be prevented using a pneumococcal vaccine.
Read MoreTop 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly | #2. Skin Infections in the Elderly
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Due to the changes seen in aging skin our ability to heal and resist disease diminishes. This leads to increased skin infections in elderly populations. Skin infections commonly seen are These include pressure ulcers, shingles, fungal or bacterial foot infections, cellulitis. Even drug-resistant infections like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) unfortunately common. MRSA can be life threatening. Any infection can be life threatening if left untreated so stay alert to any unusual lesions, skin itching or pain. Seek treatment if your loved one is in discomfort and watch for low grade fevers. Many of these skin infections are treatable. The shingles infection can be prevented with a simple vaccine. Call today to learn how to ward off many of the skin infections by practicing good hygiene such as regular bathing schedules and proper hand washing.
Read MoreTop 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly | #1. Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly
/Top 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly
#1. Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly
UTI, or Urinary tract infections, are the most common bacterial infection found in older adults, Charles M. Kodner, MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky reported in the American Family Physician Journal. 2010 Sep 15;82(6):638-643. Kodner and Emily K. Thomas Gupton, DO, MPH, Primary Care Medical Center, Murray, Kentucky went on to explain that, “recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in women and associated with considerable morbidity and health care use. The clinical features, diagnostic testing, and causative organisms are often similar to those of single cases of UTI, although there are additional treatment strategies and prevention measures to consider with recurrent UTIs.” It is important that Caregivers ensure their loved ones drink plenty of water, as this has been found to help prevent UTIs.
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Top 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly: #3. Pneumonia in the Elderly
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Over 60% of seniors have been admitted to hospitals due to pneumonia at least once after the age of 65. Researches, Jorge Perez San Juan, Lisandra Rodriguez Hernandez, Timothy L. Wiemken, Robert R. Kelley, Rafael Fernandez-Botran, Martin Gnoni, Paula Peyrani, Madhavi J. Rane, Forest W. Arnold, Julio A. Ramirez, Silvia Uriarte, and Jose Bordon, associated with the University of Louisville found that “advanced age is an independent risk factor for mortality.” They continued by saying, “human aging is associated with a gradual decrease of immune function.” Because of the increased susceptibility due to conditions like diabetes, dementia, stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, changes in lung capacity, and increased exposure to disease in community settings seniors are at greater risk for pneumonia. UofL Physician Practices say to watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and chill. In Elderly symptoms like confusion, weakness and delirium are more common. Ask your doctor about what types of pneumonia can be prevented using a pneumococcal vaccine.
Read MoreTop 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly: #2. Skin Infections in the Elderly
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Due to the changes seen in aging skin our ability to heal and resist disease diminishes. This leads to increased skin infections in elderly populations. Skin infections commonly seen are These include pressure ulcers, shingles, fungal or bacterial foot infections, cellulitis. Even drug-resistant infections like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) unfortunately common. MRSA can be life threatening. Any infection can be life threatening if left untreated so stay alert to any unusual lesions, skin itching or pain. Seek treatment if your loved one is in discomfort and watch for low grade fevers. Many of these skin infections are treatable. The shingles infection can be prevented with a simple vaccine. Call today to learn how to ward off many of the skin infections by practicing good hygiene such as regular bathing schedules and proper hand washing.
Read MoreTop 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly: #1. Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly
/Top 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly
#1. Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly
UTI, or Urinary tract infections, are the most common bacterial infection found in older adults, Charles M. Kodner, MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky reported in the American Family Physician Journal. 2010 Sep 15;82(6):638-643. Kodner and Emily K. Thomas Gupton, DO, MPH, Primary Care Medical Center, Murray, Kentucky went on to explain that, “recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in women and associated with considerable morbidity and health care use. The clinical features, diagnostic testing, and causative organisms are often similar to those of single cases of UTI, although there are additional treatment strategies and prevention measures to consider with recurrent UTIs.” It is important that Caregivers ensure their loved ones drink plenty of water, as this has been found to help prevent UTIs.
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overlooking the ASSISTED LIVING TAX DEDUCTION can be costly !
/Tax Deductions for Costs of Assisted Living
If loved one lives in an assisted living facility some of those costs may be tax deductible? Medical expenses, including some long-term care expenses, are deductible if the expenses are more than 10 percent of your adjusted gross income. ( 2016 taxpayers 65 and older the threshold was 7.5 percent.)
There are some requirements to meet In order for assisted living expenses to be tax deductible, the resident must be considered "chronically ill". A medical doctor has to certify that the resident either:
- requires supervision due to a cognitive impairment (such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia); or
- he/she cannot perform at least two activities of daily living, such as eating, transferring, toileting, bathing, dressing, or struggles with continence.
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3 WAYS TO HELP YOUR ELDERLY RELATIVE SPRING FORWARD & OUST THE CLUTTER
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1. Clear out all of the clutter first: Before you start cleaning the house you should start by separating all the items your elderly relative wants to keep, and place them in a different pile than the things you are discarding. Often Seniors feel they need to keep many items that they will in all likelihood they do not need. A good rule of thumb is if they do not have a example of the last time they had a use for that item in the past 3 years then it is a good item to donate to their local charity of choice.
2. Within Reach: While cleaning, organize the refrigerator and pantry. Be sure to discard all expired food. This is a great time to discuss with the Senior relocating items for ease of reach. It is important to do this because when seniors are living independently someone cannot always be there to help them out; instead, keep things in easy reach for them to access with no hesitation.
3. Check safety devices: A Senior’s home should not only be clean, but it has to be safe as well. Final step before finishing up this spring clean should be to check the working status of the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and alarm systems.
While you are spring cleaning, this is a great time to consider installing an emergency response system. Utilizing a local company to provide this service has many benefits over large chains. Call us today and we can arrange for s local senior specialist to come out and install this much needed safety net for your loved one. It allows you to get assistance quickly if your loved one has fallen or in case of other emergencies.
Parkinson's Disease- The wife of the World Champ wasn't able to do it alone. Don't expect yourself to be able to.
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Watch the video below for advice from the caregiver of the Champ:
The wife of the world Champ wasn't able to do it alone. Don't expect yourself to be able to.
Need someone to talk to about how to make this life as a caregiver just a bit simpler? Simply need to vent? Need advice? Call me.
The Caregiver - Dealing with Parkinson's-related issues
Over the years as the disease progresses, caregivers stand witness to the destruction of their loved ones body and mind as the symptoms worsened. Once a loving gaze now replaced by often-blank expression resulting from rigid facial muscles. A good day now is a shuffling gait but often your lives "frozen" in place much like their inability to ambulate. The silence interrupted by the occasional welcomed hushed voice. Parkinson's-related issues are vast. A struggle managing the constipation exacerbated by the sleep disturbances also complicate a caregivers ability to manage their loved ones condition on their own.
Call me and let us talk about how I have been able to assist other caregivers in the same situation.
