Table of Content1 1. Make Meals a Social Event2 2. Switch Medication Regimens3 3. Serve Frequent Small Meals4 4. Increase Seasoning Levels5 5. Talk to the Doctor About Appetite Stimulants It’s fairly normal for seniors to lose weight as they age because they no longer have much of an appetite,…
Table of Content1 1. Make Adaptations to the Home2 2. Simplify Bathing & Hygiene Tasks3 3. Address Mobility Deficits4 4. Take Precautions during Mealtimes5 5. Manage Cognitive and Communication Impairment Family members who assume the role of caregiver for a parent living with Parkinson’s can make life easier for both themselves…
Table of Content1 They Cannot See It2 They Confuse Sensation3 They Don’t Like the Water Temperature4 They Associate It with Bathing5 They Fear Falling Water is the most life-sustaining substance on the earth, and your aging loved one uses it to stay hydrated, bathe, and clean the home. Since we’ve…
Table of Content1 1. High-Fat Foods2 2. Processed Foods3 3. Processed Meats4 4. Refined Carbohydrates5 5. Sweet Beverages The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 600,000 people die every year from some form of heart disease. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death for men…
Table of Content1 Provide Learning Opportunities2 Help Seniors Stay Social3 Open Up New Sources of Support4 Encourage Physical Activity5 Prevent Scams6 Elevate the Entire Community Senior centers are rapidly becoming the hub of many communities, yet people often fail to realize how important they are. Whether your aging loved one…
Table of Content1 Stage 1: Preclinical2 Stage 2: Very Mild Impairment3 Stage 3: Mild Impairment4 Stage 4: Mild Alzheimer’s5 Stage 5: Moderate Alzheimer’s6 Stage 6: Moderately Severe Alzheimer’s7 Stage 7: Severe Alzheimer’s While Alzheimer’s impacts every person differently, many people’s experiences follow a similar trajectory. Alzheimer’s researchers have tried to…
Table of Content1 1. Lowers Blood Pressure2 2. Boosts Bone Health3 3. Prevents Poor Sleeping Habits4 4. Staves Off Memory Loss5 5. Relieves Stress As older adults progress in age, their nutritional needs are likely to change. Each food your parent consumes may have a different effect on his or…
Table of Content1 Have a Discussion2 Monitor for Other Signs3 Offer Favorite Foods4 See the Doctor Sudden weight loss in a senior needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Losing weight quickly can signify a serious medical disorder, so the sooner it’s recognized and addressed, the more likely your…
Table of Content1 Save His or Her Favorite Objects2 Call on Close Friends and Family3 Cook Comforting Foods4 Take Care of Your Own Needs Moving is a big deal for seniors, especially those living with conditions such as dementia. The uncertainty of a new move could make them nervous, confused,…
Table of Content1 1. You Lose Your Temper Often2 2. Your Sleep Schedule Is Irregular3 3. You Don’t Have Time to See Friends4 4. Your Emotional Health Is Decreasing5 5. Your Physical Health Isn’t Faring Much Better6 6. You Can’t Remember the Last Time You Had Fun Caring for a…