Table of Content1 Consider When Your Loved One Last Ate2 Look for Other Physical Causes3 See if Your Loved One Is Overstimulated4 Take a Break from a Frustrating Task5 Ask for Help with a Simple Job Your aging loved one’s increased anger may have you feeling perplexed. At times, it…
Table of Content1 1. Major Life Changes2 2. Isolation3 3. Anxiety4 4. Grief and Loss5 5. Depression6 6. Loss of Independence To many, the retirement years seem like a period of freedom. With kids raised, education completed, and work finished, it may seem as though the senior years are a…
Table of Content1 Focus on Strengths2 Don’t Overstep3 Adapt the Home4 Promote Physical Activity When seniors with dementia take on more tasks, it can increase their confidence and make daily life less challenging for their caregivers. Regardless of your elderly parent’s limitations, there’s almost always a safe way to promote…
Table of Content1 1. Injuries 2 2. Nerve Damage3 3. Arthritis4 4. Migraines5 5. Digestive Disorders The risk of developing chronic pain increases with age. Living with pain makes it harder for older adults to perform their normal daily activities, and you may even see your senior loved one’s personality change…
Table of Content1 Convenience Foods2 Red Meat3 Processed Meats4 Store-Bought Baked Foods5 Sweet Foods Many factors affect cardiovascular health. Diet is an important consideration when trying to optimize health in the senior years. There are a variety of foods that can lead to poor cardiovascular health and may cause a…
Table of Content1 1. Leading a Sedentary Lifestyle2 2. Excessive Alcohol Consumption3 3. Cigarette Smoking4 4. Social Isolation5 5. Poor Sleep Habits6 6. Eating Unhealthy Foods7 7. Taking Too Much Medication As people age, healthy lifestyle choices become more important. However, long-standing unhealthy habits can be difficult to break for…
Table of Content1 1. Increase Safety2 2. Address Dietary Needs3 3. Promote Physical Activity4 4. Encourage Socialization5 5. Gain Information About Your Parent’s Medical Conditions6 6. Be Respectful Statistics obtained by the AARP and the National Alliance of Caregiving indicate that more than 39 million people in the United States…
Table of Content1 Weight Training2 Walking3 Performing Water Aerobics4 Dancing5 Gardening Women in their 70s can expect to continue to live well as long as they focus on a healthy lifestyle. Although your senior loved one’s exercise routine may change, she should still be incorporating regular periods of physical activity…
Table of Content1 Seek Input from Your Loved One’s Doctor2 Turn to Other Family Members3 Get Your Loved One’s Friends and Neighbors Involved4 Explore Your Options with Caregiver Learning Opportunities5 Join a Support Group6 Use Medicare’s Online Tool7 Consider Home Care Caring for a loved one with dementia can be…
Table of Content1 1. Singing2 2. Cooking and Baking3 3. Walking4 4. Playing Board/Card Games5 5. Reading Seniors living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) face many challenges because of the movement-related neurological disorder. However, this doesn’t mean older adults with Parkinson’s can’t remain active. In fact, there’s plenty of evidence suggesting…