Table of Content1 1. Feet Change with Age2 2. Medical Conditions Can Harm the Feet3 3. Inherited Foot Conditions Can Cause Problems4 4. Falls Can Be Prevented with Properly Fitting Shoes5 5. Circulation Needs to Be Increased By the time your senior loved one is 50, he or she will…
Table of Content1 Fruit for Dessert2 Green Tea after Meals3 Plenty of Vegetables4 Less Red Meat Many people believe moderation is the key to a good life. The Japanese apply this idea to their meals. People in America are often surprised when they visit Japanese restaurants because portions are usually…
Table of Content1 1. Assist with Personal Care2 2. Help around the House3 3. Provide Companionship4 4. Maintain a Routine5 5. Provide Respite Care Your senior loved one’s home caregiver is an essential part of his or her care team. Caregivers provide essential services to seniors and can alert healthcare…
Table of Content1 1. Ginger2 2. Cinnamon3 3. Honey4 4. Cranberries5 5. Milk6 6. Garlic7 7. Mint Did you know some treatments for ailments that commonly affect seniors can be found right in the kitchen? If you care for an older loved one, consider looking in the kitchen cabinets for…
Table of Content1 Overcome New Physical Challenges2 Increase Balance & Stability3 Get Suggestions for Home Modifications4 Help with Chronic Pain Management5 Strengthen Cognitive Abilities6 Make It Easier to Get Out & Socialize Older adults are often already familiar with the benefits of physical therapy, such as enhancing range of motion…
Table of Content1 Outbursts at Home2 Public Outbursts3 What Else Can Be Done? Dementia-related agitation can range from benign behaviors such as pacing and repetitive questions to violent outbursts. Whether they happen during an otherwise pleasant family meal or while standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, inappropriate…
Table of Content1 Provide the Hospital with Your Parent’s Healthcare Information2 Make an Overnight Bag for Your Parent3 Connect with Hospital Staff4 Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions5 Keep a List of Care Recommendations6 Reassess Your Parent’s Future Care Needs If your senior parent has to go to the hospital,…
Table of Content1 Move2 Modify3 Medicate Arthritis is one of the most common complaints among the elderly, and it can be particularly frustrating as the disease interferes with the ability to perform daily activities. Fortunately, even with the limitations arthritis can bring, there are still ways seniors can lead normal…
Table of Content1 Set Solid Goals2 Schedule a Comprehensive Checkup3 Start a Food Journal4 Engage in Some Type of Physical Activity5 Build Meaningful & Healthy Relationships While it’s perfectly natural for seniors to develop at least a few medical issues over the years, being unhealthy doesn’t have to be a…
Table of Content1 Familiarity 2 Independence 3 Memory Boosts 4 Social Continuity After your senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you and your family will likely be thinking about the next steps to begin providing care. One of these steps may involve making choices about the safest and most comfortable living…