Table of Content1 Seniors Often Have Dry Mouth2 Tooth Loss Is More Common in Senior3 Gum Disease Is Linked to Heart Problems4 Oral Abscesses Are More Dangerous for Seniors5 Oral Hygiene Routines Can Be Trickier for Some Senior Oral hygiene is important at any age, but it’s especially crucial for…
Table of Content1 Being at Home Makes It Easier to Socialize2 Home Care Maintains Dignity3 Familiar Surroundings Can Minimize Dementia-Related Issues4 Home Care Allows for More Independence5 Seniors Often Feel Safer at Home6 Home Care Is More Affordable A survey by AARP found most older adults today prefer to age…
Table of Content1 1. Depression2 2. Loss of Loved Ones3 3. Contact Sports4 4. Substance Abuse5 5. Poor Diet6 6. Insufficient Restful Sleep 7 7. Family Feuds As the years go by, researchers gain a better understanding of the physiological events that contribute to Alzheimer’s development. There are also many stress…
Table of Content1 1. Take a Virtual Class2 2. Join an Online Interest Group3 3. Set Up Social Media Accounts4 4. Send Emails to Friends & Family5 5. Participate in Forums Seniors may need to spend long periods inside to protect their health. They might need to shelter at home…
Table of Content1 Know Your Loved One’s Baseline Temperature2 Seek Medical Advice for High Temperatures3 Watch for Accompanying Symptoms4 Be Concerned about Fevers that Come Back5 Look for Consistency Fevers can sometimes arise in the elderly for mysterious reasons. A fever with unknown origins is sometimes baffling to families and…
Table of Content1 1. Playing Internet Games & Browsing2 2. Joining a Book Club3 3. Walking4 4. Going to the Movies5 5. Gardening6 6. Attending Musical Events Engaging in leisure activities can help seniors lower their stress levels and reduce the risk of depression. The more active aging adults are,…
Table of Content1 1. Walking2 2. Croquet3 3. Bird-Watching4 4. Bocce Ball5 5. Outdoor Plays & Movies6 6. Arts & Crafts Shows Engaging in outdoor activities is a wonderful way for seniors to socialize and get a bit of physical exercise. Being out in the sun also promotes vitamin D…
Table of Content1 1. Mobility Challenges2 2. Incontinence Care3 3. Grocery Shopping4 4. Transportation5 5. Motivation to Stay Healthy Aging adults often encounter challenges as they move through the later stages of their lives. An individualized care plan is important to meet all of a senior’s needs, but knowing about…
Table of Content1 Offer Reassurance2 Promote Purposeful Activities3 Give Plenty of Attention4 Acknowledge Your Loved One’s Feelings A senior’s emotional wellbeing is just as important as his or her physical health. As a family caregiver, you have the task of keeping your elderly parent in good spirits and helping him…
Table of Content1 Start a Business2 Volunteer3 Join a Club4 Learn Something New5 Stay Physically Active Boredom can increase the risk of depression and speed up cognitive decline in older adults. Family caregivers can handle this situation by finding fun and purposeful hobbies for their senior loved ones to take…