Table of Content1 1. Focus on What Your Parent Can Do2 2. Develop a Routine3 3. Make the Home Safe4 4. Encourage Socialization5 5. Consider Hiring a Caregiver If your senior loved one has issues with mobility, it may be difficult for him or her physically, socially, and mentally….
Table of Content1 Kitchen & Bathroom2 Living Room & Bedroom3 Stairways & Steps4 Lighting5 Clutter6 Exteriors7 General Tips Aging is typically accompanied by an increased risk of falling, which can make it difficult for your senior loved one to safely get around his or her home, especially if you’re not…
Table of Content1 Respect Your Loved One’s Opinions2 Limit Difficult Topics3 Set Boundaries4 Include Your Loved One’s Doctor5 Consider Hiring a Caregiver As your senior loved one ages, he or she will need more support and care. It can be difficult for seniors to accept help because they may feel…
Table of Content1 Maintain a Healthy Skincare Regimen 2 Investigate the Medicine Cabinet3 Visit a Dermatologist 4 Seek Stress Relief While acne is more common in teenagers and young adults, seniors can also experience breakouts. There are many reasons seniors develop acne, ranging from hormonal changes to medication side effects. Here are…
Table of Content1 Meeting a Variety of Needs2 Ensuring Safety3 Communicating4 Managing Behavioral Changes5 Focusing on Self-Care Needs The Stroke Awareness Foundation reports more than 795,000 people experience strokes every year. More than 60 percent of these individuals are over the age of 65. Hundreds of thousands of people assume…
Table of Content1 1. Cover Your Legal Bases2 2. Take Notes During Visits3 3. Let Your Preferred Forms of Communication Be Known4 4. Keep Your Own Records if Multiple Healthcare Professionals Are Involved5 5. Address Concerns Immediately Some seniors are perfectly capable of handling health appointments and related tasks. But…
Table of Content1 Meeting a Variety of Needs2 Ensuring Safety3 Communicating4 Managing Behavioral Changes5 Focusing on Self-Care Needs The Stroke Awareness Foundation reports more than 795,000 people experience strokes every year. More than 60 percent of these individuals are over the age of 65. Hundreds of thousands of people assume…
Table of Content1 1. Continue to Meet Your Prior Responsibilities2 2. Save Your Knees & Back3 3. Carve Out Time for Self-Care4 4. Learn New Strategies for Senior Care5 5. Feel Emotionally Stronger6 6. Spend More Time Enjoying Your Loved One’s Company You chose to be a family caregiver to…
Table of Content1 Stay Calm2 Remove Distractions3 Determine the Possible Cause4 Use Diversion5 Play Music6 Try Aromatherapy At some point, seniors with dementia display behaviors that aren’t typically characteristic of their personalities. They might become unusually sad, angry, aggressive, or frustrated, and the events may occur for a variety of…
Table of Content1 1. Insomnia2 2. Sleep Apnea3 3. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)4 4. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)5 5. Snoring Sleep is important at any age, but it’s even more essential for older adults because they tend to benefit more from the recuperative effects of high-quality sleep. But for…