Table of Content1 1. Have Patience2 2. Pick the Right Time to Talk3 3. Keep Things Simple4 4. Actively Involve Your Loved One in Decisions5 5. Get Some Assistance When you get to the point where you’re giving a senior loved one advice and guidance on a regular basis for…
Table of Content1 1. Learn Something New2 2. Socialize Often3 3. Get Plenty of Rest4 4. Promote Outdoor Activities5 5 .Work on Goals6 6. Maintain Intergenerational Relationships Maintaining a good quality of life allows seniors to take on daily challenges and manage stressful situations, which can increase their happiness, provide…
Table of Content1 Take Everyday Precautions2 Minimize Contact3 Know the Symptoms4 Receive Care at Home The elderly are among those at higher risk for developing potentially dangerous symptoms of COVID-19, a viral illness that’s also known as coronavirus. The virus spreads easily and infects people of all ages. If you’re…
Table of Content1 1. Talk with Your Loved One’s Doctor2 2. Stay Positive3 3. Avoid Triggers4 4. Encourage Making New Friends5 5. Make Plenty of Healthy Snacks According to the Surgeon General, smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Smoking causes several…
Table of Content1 1. Encourage Downsizing2 2. Pay for Monthly Expenses3 3. Research Senior Service Employment Programs4 4. Look into Insurance Programs5 5. Search for Savings The retirement years lead to more free time for older adults, but it could also mean reduced incomes for many seniors. Even with less…
Table of Content1 Provide Light Therapy During the Day2 Get Your Loved One Moving3 Keep a Consistent Routine4 Discuss Medication Side Effects with the Doctor5 Use Environmental Cues Before Bedtime6 Ask for Help with Late-Night Care Sleep disruptions increase in frequency during the senior years. Seniors with Alzheimer’s tend to…
Table of Content1 Make Food More Appealing2 Adjust Your Cooking Method3 Accommodate Changes in Their Abilities4 Stimulate Their Appetite5 Address Physical Barriers to Eating6 Provide Company During Meals Seniors need a nutritious, balanced diet that gives their bodies fuel to keep going. Your aging loved one may begin to experience…
Table of Content1 1. Flower Arrangements2 2. Image-Based Crafts3 3. Homemade Playdough4 4. Painting & Coloring Crafts5 5. Sewing/Yarn Crafts6 6. Grandkid-Friendly Crafts The human brain needs sufficient stimulation to keep doing its job well during the later years of life. The right kind of stimulation can also ward off…
Table of Content1 1. Vitamins2 2. Protein3 3. Carbohydrates4 4. Minerals5 5. Healthy Fats6 6. Water Essential nutrients help aging adults maintain good mental, physical, and emotional health and can boost their independence and longevity. However, many seniors fail to get proper nutrition because they don’t focus on combining as…
Table of Content1 Rule Out Other Possible Problems2 Test Memory and Cognitive Skills3 Look at Brain Scans4 Interview Seniors and Their Families Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease is often the first step to getting the help and care a senior needs. However, since Alzheimer’s is primarily a cognitive illness, a diagnosis isn’t…