Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

  The famous Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana once said, ‘those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’   Life becomes an easy ride when you remember the past, act in the present, and embrace the future. Living fully happens only when you see the present in the light of the past to get to the future.   While it is good to live in the present moment, remembering your past helps you keep yourself balanced. Past helps you know your roots. It is the pillar that carries both your present and future.   This applies on every scale for the elders. As they age, their past overlaps with the changes in the current generation. This pushes them away from everything present.   Technology for Seniors- High Time to Break the Stereotypes   Seniors often find it difficult or neglected to adapt to the new changes, new trends, and new technology. Seniors and modern-day living are two components that do not fit.   It is true that ...

Most of the time, we are looking out for ways to boost physical health and stamina of our aged parents and elders at home. Well, this proactive and preventive approach is an excellent initiative. Really! But it is equally important not to undermine the significance of protecting their mental health. The good news is that it may be done in seemingly simple yet effective ways with astounding results! Now, aren’t you curious to know more? Well, here it is: you can help your beloved elders remember their past days and improve their mental stature remarkably. Old memories of seniors are hidden treasures indeed.   Reminiscing good memories for seniors can have numerous positive impacts on aging. Infact, American Psychological Association recommends this therapeutic approach by using a combination of written and oral life histories to enhance psychological well-being. Besides old photos and albums, social media for seniors can be a great information source of past life. However, most...

  Childhood, teenage, adulthood, and elderly hood are the natural phases every individual goes through. Old age is considered as second childhood. If you have a closer look at this statement, there is truth to it. Having lived a life, all seniors deserve a compassionate and holistic care experience that leads to a comfortable and a healthy life.   Aging does not mean your senior is just getting old. It is a sensitive phase where your seniors’ physical and mental characteristics are changing day by day. Unfortunately, many family members fail to recognize these changes and by the time they realize the senior would be experiencing major physical and psychological damages.      According to Indian Census report 2011, it is estimated that there will be 173 million people above 60 years old by the end of 2025. It is essential for families with elders and the wellness authorities to have a functional caregiving system at home for a complete and full-fledged agin...

Sleep cannot be separated from a healthy life. As an integral part of keeping an individual healthy, lack of sleep will have immediate negative medical complications on the brain functionality and metabolism.   Sleep problems in seniors have become prevalent recently, and finding the right solution is extremely important. A research by a psychologist from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, the percentage of Insomnia in adults is around 33. Now, that’s a number worth worrying. In addition to that, there are other major health issues sleep deprivation is leading.   What causes sleep deprivation in seniors?   Many researches have repeatedly proven that people’s sleep quality is declining at an alarming rate over the past few decades. Sleeplessness is common in people of all age groups, not just seniors.   However, aging does change the sleep patterns. And, the additional physical and mental changes make it harder for some seniors to experie...

Guilt trips are not uncommon in families that have elders. Whenever a parent uses phrases like ‘You have no clue how much we struggled to raise you’ or ‘I feel I should not be a burden to you anymore’ you might be probably being pushed for a guilt trip.   What is a guilt trip? Basically, a guilt trip by a parent is something- be it a verbal statement or their action, makes you feel like you are not doing enough for them even though you are in your capacity. Sometimes more than your capacity and strength. People respond in various ways whenever their parents are using these guilt trip phases. And, parents use them whenever they are expected to do something that they do not really like enjoying.   Why do guilt trips happen?   Guilt trip comes from a painful experience of the parent (can be physical or mental) and passed on to the caregiver. With added years to the body, aging parents might feel they are already burdened with the physical health issues such as chronic pain d...

Glaucoma is an umbrella term used for a cluster of diseases that can damage your eye’s optic nerve. This damage can further lead to irreversible vision-related issues. In a few cases glaucoma can lead to total blindness.   Citing the Glaucoma week observed between 7th to 13th March, here is an attempt to shed more light on this blinding condition. Stay with us till the end of the blog as we give a complete round up of the glaucoma causes, glaucoma types, glaucoma treatment, best foods for eyesight and more.     What causes glaucoma?   The damage of the optic nerve. There are various types of glaucoma and all of them are linked to the damage of the optic nerve that connects and sends images to the brain. The aqueous humor, the eye fluid that is responsible to provide nutrition to the eyes and manages the eye pressure, flows through the mesh-like channel.   For unknown reasons this channel gets blocked or fails to pass the fluid as the eye starts producing more of...