While many seniors have well-stocked medicine cabinets, it’s often much safer to turn to natural treatments for minor ailments. Family caregivers can build holistic first aid kits for their aging loved ones with these natural items. 1. Aloe Vera Many seniors know they can break off a piece of aloe vera plant to ease the pain from a burn. Caregivers…
Finances can be challenging for family caregivers to plan. It’s important to manage money carefully during the time an elderly loved one needs to be looked after. Here are a few tips to help caregivers organize their finances. Make Every Penny Count While you’re still working a full-time job, you may not think about your expenses because you know it’s…
Seniors may follow a vegetarian diet for personal or health reasons. Whether your elderly loved one has a medical condition or not, eating this way can be great for his or her overall health. Even seniors who don’t follow a strict vegetarian diet can still benefit from the balance of vitamins, protein, fats, minerals, and carbohydrates these foods provide. Lentils…
A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of a senior’s brain. Adopting healthy lifestyle choices can help aging adults keep their brains healthy and functioning normally. Here are some of the most important factors for maintaining brain health in the senior years. 1. Healthy Foods A diet full of unsaturated fats, antioxidants, and vitamins can protect the brain.…
The passing of an elderly loved one, whether expected or not, can leave a considerable financial burden on a family. Because of this and other reasons, many seniors choose to purchase life insurance policies. Here are some of the reasons your loved one may want to secure a policy. 1. Pay Off Final Expenses Even a small funeral can cost…
Dementia is often thought of as a disease of the mind, but it can also have significant effects on the entire body. As the disease progresses, seniors often experience changes in their appetite that can affect their health. Here are some of the most common changes and tips on how to help your elderly loved one maintain a healthy diet…
The internet holds many benefits for seniors who can go online to make friends and learn new information. Seniors can also use online resources to do things such as check their medical test results and pay their bills. While it’s relatively safe for seniors to use reputable websites and talk to people they know online, it’s also easy for things…
Volunteering is a fun way for seniors to stay active. Your senior loved one can donate his or her time and resources to community organizations or inquire about national programs that allow him or her to volunteer online. Below are some of the reasons your parent should volunteer in the senior years. 1. Encourages Happiness Older adults need to find…
Statistics indicate that up to half of all older adults live with some type of chronic pain. Some of the leading causes of pain among the elderly include musculoskeletal arthritis, injuries, and fibromyalgia. Here are a few ways you can help your elderly parent address chronic pain and enjoy a high quality of life. 1. Promote Physical Activity Maintaining an…
Staying active isn’t always easy in the golden years, but regular exercise becomes extremely important as seniors grow older. Most health experts agree that seniors over the age of 65 should try to be physically active for at least 20 or 30 minutes every day to boost their general health and reduce the risk of many common medical conditions. Here’s…