Table of Content1 1. Perform an Annual Home Safety Review2 2. Increase Strength & Balance3 3. Explore Care Options4 4. Plan Ahead5 5. Create an Emergency Plan6 6. Draft Advance Care Directives If your senior loved one is given the choice between aging well and enjoying the golden years full of energy and exuberance or …
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Table of Content1 1. Arthritis Makes Joints Stiff2 2. Bones Weaken Due to Osteoporosis3 3. Lean Muscle Mass Is Lost4 4. Bone Shapes Change5 5. Muscles Stiffen No matter how much care seniors take of their bodies, getting older takes a toll on joints, bones, and muscles. These important body parts are responsible for helping …
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Table of Content1 1. Sparks Memories of Happy Times2 2. Elicits Positive Emotions3 3. Helps Seniors Retain Remaining Abilities4 4. Aids in Recalling Simple Procedures5 5. Provides a Sense of Security6 6. Promotes Close Relationships Finding activities to do with your senior loved one with Alzheimer’s may be as simple as turning on the radio. …
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Table of Content1 1. Natural Immune System Booster2 2. Good Source of Iodine3 3. Reduced “Bad” Cholesterol4 4. Cognitive Health Booster5 5. Better Blood Sugar Control The average senior takes about five medications per day, so it’s understandable to want to curb the need for added supplements and vitamins. One solution for achieving this goal …
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Table of Content1 Warm Salt Water2 Hot Liquids 3 Ginseng4 Vitamin C5 Garlic There’s no cure for the common cold, which is actually caused by around 200 different viruses. However, during the time of year when more colds tend to occur, there are steps you can encourage your senior loved one to take to relieve symptoms …
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Table of Content1 Brain Cells Die2 Pressure Builds Up in the Brain3 Blockages & Bleeding Are Halted4 New Brain Cells Grow Whenever blood flow to part of the brain is stopped due to a broken vessel or a blockage caused by a blood clot, a stroke occurs. This health condition is more common among seniors, …
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Table of Content1 Mimic the Distress2 Remove the Trigger3 Gently Touch Your Loved One4 Try Playing Music5 Practice Deep Breathing Aging adults with dementia experience frustration, anxiety, and distress just like every other adult. These feelings can cause seniors with dementia to become angry, agitated, and/or aggressive. Help your senior loved one calm down and …
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Table of Content1 Keep the Conversation Two-Sided2 Explain the Reason for Your Discussion3 Let Go of the Need to Be Right4 Relinquish Control Learning how to communicate well with an elderly parent can make a huge difference in both your relationship and your loved one’s decisions regarding any health issues. Every person is different, but …
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Table of Content1 Mobility Assistance2 Help with Hygiene3 Companionship4 Independence If your elderly parent wishes to age in place, senior home care can ensure he or she has the help needed to maintain a high quality of life. Here are a few essential tasks professional caregivers can assist with that promote quality of life. …
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Table of Content1 Causes of the Disease2 Warning Signs3 Treatment Options4 Dangers5 Prevention Strategies Pneumonia is an infection that occurs when the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed. The lung infection can lead to severe complications for the elderly, including death. Below are some essential things family caregivers should know about pneumonia, including its …
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