5 Things About Elder & Senior Care in Clearwater, FL A hospital is supposed to make you better, but without taking certain precautions, you may end up regretting your visit. Seniors in particular can run into more negative experiences due to their lack of advocacy….
A Woman On A Mission To Save Her Children
Mary G. Weiss moved to Florida’s sandy beaches for much more than a sun-kissed glow. It was to save the lives of her three young children. Mary, who is now 78 years old is a resident of Canterbury Towers along with the help of Bayshore Home…
Looking after your parents’ estate with the best of intentions
Are you concerned about your elderly parents’ estate plans and finances? Afraid you will look like a “gold digger” if you ask about their plans? So many adult children are concerned that their intentions will be questioned if they look into their parents’ financial situation….
The Top 10 Reasons for Hospitalizations in Seniors and How to Prevent Them
Our friends at A Place for Mom recently released an article outlining the top 10 reasons seniors are hospitalized. They include; injuries and accidents, heart disease, chest pain, adverse effects and complications of medical treatment, abdominal pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, urinary tract…
Take Aways from President Bush’s Fall
Falls can happen to anyone; even a former president as we learned last week. A few of the keys to fall prevention are to take extra precautions if you are unsteady on your feet, have had a recent hospitalization, change in medications, or change in…
Exploring the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
As you care for your aging parents or other aging loved ones, you may find that they encounter memory issues. Senior’s memory can be impaired in many different ways from normal forgetfulness associated with aging, to various forms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In senior care…
Blueprint to Healthy Aging
Aging is a fact of life and can be seen as a rite of passage. But there’s more to aging than discounts on coffee and donuts. Everyone has a unique journey through the aging process and some progress more gracefully than others but there…
Who are your parents letting in their home?
May is older American’s month and Bayshore is committed to educating, empowering and protecting our elders and their families. As our population ages, the issue of caring for aging loved ones grows. True, having family care for a loved one at home is an…
Fall Risk Assessment for Seniors
About 1/3 of seniors fall annually but some are more at risk of a fall than others. Here are 6 factors to consider when assessing your aging loved ones likelihood of a fall. Ambulation and continence- If your loved one is not…
Defining the 10 Senior Care Options
It is rarely by choice that a family enters the senior healthcare maze. We are often thrown into the abyss due to a crisis brought on by an elderly loved one’s health crisis. We, at Bayshore, wish to educate our community regarding the various…
