In India, it is quite common for seniors to live alone. In fact, in 2014 , there were nearly 15 million elderly living alone in India and a more recent survey with a sample size of 10,000 elders reported around 23.44% living alone. All this data indicates that there is good amount of our senior citizen population staying by themselves, and this can be challenging in myriad ways. To know why, read about the common risks seniors face when living alone. Malnutrition Eating well and eating right is an important part of healthy living, but this can be quite a challenge for anyone living alone. Wi...

Quality elder care, from the comfort of home At Kshetra, we understand that your elders deserve the very best when it comes to their comfort and their care. With age, everyday tasks become a lot harder to perform and this can affect your elder loved one’s ability to live independently. While some may insist on living by themselves without the need for assistance, it is always better for your elders to have access to care and support services, should they need it. This is where our Family Care Manager Service comes into play. Through this offering, we give you the opportunity to prioritise you...

Caring for a loved one, be it a senior family member or a person with a mental disorder, is a noble undertaking. It is quite common for close family members to assume the position of a caregiver when a parent or sibling is in need. However, as much as it is fulfilling to be there for your loved one, as a caregiver, there are many problems you could face on a personal level. For instance, you may be inexperienced, and the sudden transition can put immense pressure on you. As such, the line between your personal life and your responsibilities can get blurry to the point that you can’t tell the t...

Senior citizens or elders who suffer from dementia have a neurodegenerative disease. Among the most common is Alzheimer’s disease and this is a brain disorder that hampers several key areas of everyday living. Patients mainly have memory problems which then steadily trickle down to issues with communication and general self-care. As such, your responsibilities as a caretaker progressively increase too, as the elder or senior citizen you care for will start to become more dependent on you. For many, such a transition can be quite challenging. You may struggle to distinguish between forgetfulne...

Living with a degenerative mental disease is quite a challenge for the afflicted, but its effects are also felt by those around them. This is especially the case for close family or a spouse who transitions into being the primary caretaker for a senior with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease, and many other forms of dementia, change more than just the emotional dynamic, leaving many overwhelmed. In many cases, the problem arises due to the added responsibility that comes with dementia care. For a spouse, the shift in intimacy alone can pose problems, especially when it comes to communication. Howe...