 Caring for Your Elder/Senior (01)
Stopping Falls in the Elderly
Falls may not sound so bad, but for an elderly person taking a spill can be deadly. That’s why building infrastructure to accommodate the aging population is necessary. This site includes information for service providers, individuals and families and researchers and educators. According to the data compiled from the 1997 and 1998 National Health Interview Survey, the majority (55%) of fall injuries among older people occurred inside the house, whereas an additional 23% occurred outside but near the house and 22% occurred away from the home (Kochera, 2002). In addition, Gill et al. (2000) reported that older persons who resided in dwelling units that had no stairs fell in the following areas: hallways (10%), bathrooms (13%), kitchens (19%), bedrooms (30%), and living rooms (31%). More information is available, as well as useful tips about preventing falls in the elderly.
Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and the Disabled
Emergencies can happen at a moment's notice, so planning on a plan is best. This site includes a booklet that gives tips on getting informed, making a disaster preparedness plan for seniors, assembling an emergency kit—all for the elderly or those with mobility challenges. These tips provide you and your caregivers with considerations needed to help manage communications, equipment, pets and home hazards. The booklets are co-authored by the American Red Cross and Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. This book will help you decide what you need to devise your personal senior citizen disaster plan.
Caring for Your Elderly Loved One: 12 Tips for Success
What should you do when your elderly loved ones wants all your time and attention? What if your elderly loved one is critical and negative? Here are 12 common questions about caring for a senior citizen that will help caregivers get a grip on what they can do to ensure that they can properly care for their loved one in a stress-free way. How can you deal with a paranoid senior citizen, or one that exhibits bizarre behavior? These are all normal parts of aging and caregivers can find out how to deal. A great source that deals with sensitive issues in a gentle way.
Children of Aging Parents: Helping Support Caregivers
This Pennsylvania-based organization, Children of Aging Parents, is a nonprofit group that aims to assist the nation’s nearly 54 million caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill. It provides information, referral sand even support. A caregiver’s guide, as well as helpful links are featured. The letters of support are the true shining star of the site; a section with letters written by real caregivers who want to take care of their parents but are struggling to handle their own lives as well. A useful place for resources and support.
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