Table of Content1 1. Food2 2. Medications3 3. Fitness4 4. Utilities5 5. Entertainment6 6. Gas7 7. Maintaining the House For many seniors, entering retirement means adhering to a stricter budget. However, they may not know the most effective ways to cut costs, which can make budgeting more challenging. Here are…
Table of Content1 Research All Medications Being Taken2 Keep All Medications, Supplements, and Vitamins in One Place3 Fill All Prescriptions at the Same Time4 Sort Medications at the Start of the Week5 Download a Medication Management App Medication mishaps can result in deadly health complications. Without a comprehensive medication management…
Table of Content1 1. Blurred Vision2 2. Sensitivity to Light3 3. Difficulty Reading4 4. Eye Pain5 5. Limited Mobility Many seniors around the world are visually impaired, and in most cases, vision impairment could have been prevented. It’s important for seniors to have regular eye exams, allowing a medical provider…
Table of Content1 1. Head to the Pumpkin Patch2 2. Enjoy a Fall Colors Tour3 3. Visit a Local School4 4. Go Fruit Picking5 5. Visit a Local Museum or Zoo Seniors are often eager to get out of the house during the fall season. Going somewhere new may help…
All across the world, the lives of many older adults and their families are impacted by various forms of dementia. As more and more people age, the number of affected seniors is likely to increase significantly. As a leading provider of elderly care, Montgomery Home Care Assistance believes it’s important…
Table of Content1 Missed Traffic Stops2 Confusion Working Pedals3 Hostile Driving Habits4 Visible Dents and Scrapes on the Car As adults grow older, they may develop slower reaction times, difficulty with visual acuity, and other cognitive issues that put their health at risk every time they get behind a steering…
Table of Content1 1. Hiking or Walking2 2. Strength-Training3 3. Bicycling4 4. Swimming5 5. Dancing6 6. Playing Team Sports It’s common for family caregivers to become so focused on caring for others that they forget to make time for themselves. However, unless caregivers make a point of taking care of…
Table of Content1 Get Them Excited About Mealtimes 2 Help Them Find Healthy Recipes 3 Look for Ergonomic Cooking Utensils 4 Prep Ingredients for the Week 5 Provide Assistance with Cleanup Nutritious meals are important for helping seniors maintain their health, yet your aging loved one may have difficulty cooking as he or she…
Table of Content1 Work Out2 Follow a Healthy Diet3 Stop Smoking4 Regulate Alcohol Consumption The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds seniors that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Being 65 years of age or older doesn’t mean it’s too late to reduce…
Table of Content1 1. Offer Compliments2 2. Share a Funny Story3 3. Ask Deep Questions4 4. Extend No-Pressure Invitations5 5. Offer to Help with a Specific Task6 6. Say Something If Your Friend Seems Burned Out Friends are like gold to caregivers who sometimes need to rely on others to…