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Signs Your Parent May Have Skin Cancer

4/17/2018

 
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Skin cancer affects more people in the United States each year than all of the other kinds of cancer combined. One fifth of people develop skin cancer by the time they are 70 years old. Although skin cancer is more common than other kinds of cancer, it is also treatable when it is detected early. Knowing the signs of skin cancer can help you to recognize it in your elderly relative so that they can receive treatment and increase their chances of survival.  

Common Places for Skin Cancer to Develop 

Skin cancer most often occurs on areas of the body that are frequently exposed to the sun. Common places for skin cancer to develop are: 
  • Face. 
  • Lips. 
  • Scalp. 
  • Ears. 
  • Neck. 
  • Chest. 
  • Arms. 
  • Hands. 
  • Legs (in women). 

Although those are the most common places, skin cancer can affect any part of the body. It can even develop on palms and beneath fingernails.  

Light-skinned people are diagnosed with skin cancer more often than darker skinned people. However, people of any race can get it. In darker skinned people, melanomas more commonly appear on parts of the body that aren’t exposed to the sun, like the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. 

ABCDEs of Skin Cancer Warning Signs 

Melanomas are the most dangerous form of skin cancer, so it’s important to be able to recognize them. The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABCDE rule to determine if a spot on the skin could be cancer. ABCDE is an acronym that stands for: 
  • Asymmetry: Look for spots where one side doesn’t match the other.  
  • Border: Moles that have borders that are ragged or irregular may be cancerous. 
  • Color: A mole with irregular coloring that is not the same throughout the mole is a sign of cancer. The mole may have different colors of brown and black. Or, it could have areas that are pink, red, blue, or white. 
  • Diameter: Watch for moles that are bigger than about a quarter of an inch in diameter. However, it’s important to know that melanomas can be smaller. 
  • Evolving: If the mole changes, see a doctor. Look for changes in color, size, or shape. 

The Mayo Clinic recommends regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early. The senior should examine their skin for new moles or moles that have changed. An elderly care provider can help them to look for abnormalities on parts of the body that are hard to see, like the back. If the senior does find an unusual spot, an elderly care provider can drive them to the doctor appointment to have the mole examined. An elderly care provider can also drive them to follow-up appointments for treatment. 

Sources:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20377605 

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-and-symptoms.html 

https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/melanoma-warning-signs-and-images/do-you-know-your-abcdes 

https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts 

If you or an aging loved one are considering Elderly Care Services in Skokie IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.

How To Help Your Elderly Loved One Cook Safely

6/28/2016

 
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Your elderly loved one might want to keep cooking, but is it a safe thing for her to be doing? After you check over her kitchen for potential safety hazards, it's time to revamp what you can in order to make cooking more enjoyable. Your loved one may be at a point where she only enjoys cooking every once in a while, so you may have to investigate other options there, too. 



​Kitchen safety is incredibly important for your elderly loved one. These tips can help. 

Use Appliances that Shut Off Automatically 
As your elderly loved one gets older, memory can become a problem for her. For that reason, you might want to consider swapping out some of her appliances for those that can turn off automatically. You might also consider using notes in places where your loved one can see them while she's cooking. The notes can serve as reminders to set timers, to not leave her uncooked food unattended, and to turn off appliances before she leaves the room. 

Declutter the Kitchen 
To minimize the risk that your loved one trips or has other injuries while cooking, it's a good idea to declutter some in the kitchen. Make sure that unnecessary items are picked up off the floor. If there are throw rugs in the room, make sure that they are either backed with rubber to prevent slipping or that they're taped down with carpet tape. 

Check the Fridge Once a Week 
Leftovers aren't a bad thing to have on hand, but they can't stick around for a long time. Check your elderly loved one's fridge regularly to make sure that any leftovers leave before they go bad. While you're at it, use a fridge thermometer to check the temperature in your loved one's fridge. If the fridge and freezer are set too high, food won't be kept at a safe temperature and will spoil far more quickly. 

Use Labels, Timers, and Pre-cooked Meals to Simplify 
Labels, timers, and notes can help your loved one to stay on task and to ensure that she's able to keep cooking for as long as she wants to. Another option is to have family members sign up for meal preparation so that your loved one has meals in the freezer and the fridge when she doesn't feel as much like cooking.  
You can also consider hiring senior care providers who can cook for your loved one. You'll know that she's getting nutritious meals and she won't have to cook for herself. 

If you or an aging loved one are considering Elderly Care in Skokie IL, contact the caring staff at Gentle Home Services. Call today (800) 860-9823.

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