Sleep disruptions increase in frequency during the senior years. Seniors with Alzheimer’s tend to experience more severe sleep problems, and this can be due to multiple factors, such as difficulty understanding time and place. They may also have physical issues that interfere with their sleep. Managing Alzheimer’s-related sleep issues typically involves using several different methods to address the various underlying…
Seniors need a nutritious, balanced diet that gives their bodies fuel to keep going. Your aging loved one may begin to experience changes in eating habits with age, and these can dramatically interfere with the ability to get proper nutrition. Watch out for these common roadblocks to eating well in the senior years, and be ready to use these ideas…
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 cognitive decline and other age-related issues. A fun and engaging way to help your aging loved one enjoy benefits like these is with simple, relaxing craft projects. If you need some ideas, here…
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 many nutrients as possible in their diets. Take a look at the most important nutritional needs of seniors and how you can help your elderly loved…
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 as simple as just identifying physical symptoms. Instead, a doctor will need to take plenty of time to assess the senior's condition to figure out whether he or she has Alzheimer's disease.…
Your aging loved one’s increased anger may have you feeling perplexed. At times, it may seem as though you can’t do anything to keep your loved one happy, and you may even feel like giving up. While other people will tell you this is just the dementia talking, it still doesn’t help you address the problem. The first thing you…
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 carefree time. While many seniors do enjoy traveling and relaxing in their golden years, various psychosocial issues can impact their day-to-day lives. 1. Major Life Changes The older years of a…
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 independence and keep him or her actively involved in everyday tasks. Continue reading to find techniques you can use to encourage your loved one…
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 if he or she is always hurting. Keep reading to learn about five things that can lead to chronic pain along with a few suggestions…
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 stroke. Convenience Foods Canned soups, frozen dinners, and fast foods are typically high in salt. Canned soup, in particular, is especially dangerous, as varieties…