Table of Content1 Visit More Often2 Help Your Loved One Adopt a Pet3 Encourage Volunteering4 Pick Up the Phone & Call Isolation is a significant issue for older adults, but family caregivers can keep their senior loved ones engaged and feeling valued. Staying active can boost your loved one’s physical,…
Table of Content1 Pick Your Battles2 Ask the Doctor to Discuss the Importance3 Check for Unpleasant Side Effects4 Watch Your Reaction5 Make Taking Medication Easier Seniors sometimes refuse to take their medication for a variety of different reasons. Some may claim they’ve never needed medicine before and won’t start taking…
Table of Content1 Cognitive Changes Due to Dementia2 Stiff Muscles & Joints3 Diminished Senses4 Post-Hospitalization Recovery5 Mental Health Issues Aging in place is a goal most seniors can attain, but it isn’t always easy. The majority of older adults eventually run into problems that make it necessary to reach out…
Table of Content1 1. Be Flexible2 2. Remain Open-Minded3 3. Discuss Topics at an Acceptable Pace4 4. Create Accessible Options5 5. Take Breaks6 6. End with a Fun Activity Family meetings are necessary to discuss a senior’s current medical needs as well as finances, living arrangements, and social events. Arranging…
Table of Content1 1. Create a Weekly Menu2 2. Drink More Liquids3 3. Broaden the Diet with the Rainbow Method4 4. Use More Herbs & Spices for Seasoning5 5. Know What a Proper Portion Looks Like6 6. Add More Fiber to the Diet7 7. Try Prepping Meals in Advance A…
Table of Content1 1. Exercise More2 2. Manage Medications3 3. Eat Healthy4 4. Stop Smoking5 5. Stay Busy6 6. Learn Something New7 7. Develop Good Sleeping Patterns8 8. Go to the Doctor Regularly Staying healthy can help seniors remain independent and boost their physical, mental, and emotional health. Aging adults…
Table of Content1 1. Get Tips from Doctors2 2. Be Respectful3 3. Keep Your Grandparent Active4 4. Ask for Your Grandparent’s Opinions5 5. Engage with Other Caregivers Taking care of your grandfather or grandmother is a great way to bond and ensure his or her safety, but it can also…
Table of Content1 1. Reduces Stress2 2. Sharpens Attention3 3. Spurs Creativity4 4. Helps with Weight Loss5 5. Clears the Mind6 6. Prevents Depression It’s important for family caregivers to develop good sleeping patterns to boost their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Lack of sleep could lead to caregiver burnout,…
Table of Content1 Use Validation & Distraction2 Stay Positive3 Share Family Photos & Videos4 Create Strategies to Address the Issue The cognitive health of seniors with Alzheimer’s will decrease, even with the best possible care. As the disease progresses, seniors begin to forget familiar objects, places, and people, including their…
Table of Content1 Pick the Right Time to Talk2 Consider Possible Reactions3 Stick to the Facts4 Practice Empathy & Compassion5 Follow Up on the Conversation Later As your senior parent ages, you can expect difficult conversation topics to arise. At some point, you may need to talk to your parent…