Table of Content1 Get a Detailed Description of Your Loved One’s Needs2 Ask for Help3 Make Time for Socialization4 Create a Safe Environment for Your Loved One Assisted living facilities can be helpful when seniors are too ill to live alone, but often, seniors can get more focused care at…
Table of Content1 Choose Low-Impact Cardio2 Focus on Flexibility3 Accommodate for Lack of Balance4 Use the Buddy System Exercise is a primary component of staying healthy well into the golden years. However, a person’s flexibility, strength, and agility begin to decrease after the age of 50, and this can pose…
Table of Content1 Confront the Conflict of Caregiving 2 Accept Different Emotions 3 Accept Ambivalent Feelings about Your Senior Loved One4 Let Emotions Be the Guide5 Make the Necessary Changes Caregivers experience a wide spectrum of emotions, from grief and gratitude to anger and anxiety. When they cycle back and forth between…
Table of Content1 Development of Celiac Disease in the Senior Years2 The Symptoms3 Healthy Diets to Consider4 Physical Activity Many people believe celiac disease only develops in babies and younger children, but it’s becoming more common among seniors, especially if they’re taking medications that contain gluten. There’s no cure for…
Table of Content1 Donepezil vs. Memantine2 Possible Benefits of Combination Therapy 3 Results of the Combination Therapy Study 4 Further Advances in Combination Therapy Though scientists are still hoping for a breakthrough that will lead toward completely preventing Alzheimer’s disease, they’ve recently focused on the drugs donepezil and memantine in an effort…
Table of Content1 1. Selecting & Planting Seeds2 2. Making Plant Markers3 3. Creating a Garden Stone4 4. Setting Up a Bird Feeder5 5. Experiencing the Sights & Scents Gardening is a favorite hobby for many seniors, and it has many benefits for their health. Your aging loved one will…
Table of Content1 F Is for Face2 A Is for Arm Weakness3 S Represents Speech4 T Means It’s Time to Call 911 if a Person Has Any of These Symptoms Strokes are more common among the elderly population, as age is one of the leading risk factors for stroke. A…
Table of Content1 Keep a Medication Record2 Inform the Primary Care Physician of the Visit3 Prepare Extra Medication Going to the hospital can be a difficult experience for anyone, but it can be especially challenging if your elderly loved one has Parkinson’s disease. To ensure your loved one receives the…
Table of Content1 Benefits of Eating Breakfast 2 Making Sure Your Senior Loved One Eats Each Morning 3 Healthy Breakfast Foods Skipping breakfast isn’t a great idea at any age. However, seniors are at greater risk for serious issues such as malnutrition and fatigue when they skip this important daily meal. A…
Table of Content1 Offer Compliments 2 Encourage Socialization 3 Ask for Sage Advice High self-esteem can be important for seniors to maintain motivation, rebound from setbacks, and generally boost their mental health. Here are a few ways to foster a strong self-image in your aging parent and keep your senior loved one…