When a beloved family member lives in a different area and gets to the point where they begin needing help with daily tasks, it can be difficult for all involved. Knowing when and how much help a family member needs can be difficult enough, but these problems can be compounded when you live far away. In this blog, we will look at some tips for family members and other caregivers to use when they are far away from loved ones who potentially need in home care.

Did you know that dementia affects more than 47 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization? Dementia is broadly defined as a deterioration in cognitive function, greater than would be expected in normal aging processes. Deteriorating cognitive functions can affect memory, learning capacity, calculation ability, recognition, language, and more. Of the different dementias, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common – and one of the most serious. Needless to say, when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it will signal major changes for both the patient and his or her family.

Did you know that the population of Americans 65 and older is projected to be more than 47 million this year? Additionally, data from the 2010 census showed that the number of Americans in this age demographic was higher than it had been in any previous census. As the population continues to age, more and more elderly Americans have some sort of senior care made available to them, whether it’s a family caregiver, moving to a nursing home, or receiving in home care services. A very unfortunate reality of this growing demographic is that instances of elder abuse might also rise. Let’s take a look at what elder abuse is, how to identify it, and where you can turn to get help.