A gluten-free diet can be good for the overall health of seniors, and it can prevent or alleviate the symptoms of various medical complications, such as celiac disease. When providing home care, diet should always be taken into consideration. If your elderly loved one is looking for some gluten-free foods to eat on a regular basis, the best place to start…
In the senior years, older adults will likely retire from work and withdraw from social and physical activities. Encourage your elderly loved one to remain busy to boost his or her overall health and increase longevity. Here are some of the ways seniors can continue to stay engaged in the golden years. Engage in Creative Activities There are many creative…
Many seniors find their eyesight isn’t what it once was, whether it’s due to aging or a disease. This can lead to feelings of isolation as they lose the ability to do activities they once enjoyed. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways to have a good time while living with limited vision. 1. Singing & Dancing Seniors in their…
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both non-fatal and fatal injuries in the elderly. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that over one million seniors over the age of 65 go to the emergency room each year for injuries caused by everyday items. Checking over your senior loved one's home and…
There are a variety of ways you can enhance your elderly loved one’s day. The best part is that most of these ways are completely free and require little more than your time. With the tips listed below, you can enhance your loved one’s quality of life, one day at a time. Talk about What Your Parent Loves Reminiscing about…
Seniors often have arthritis in their knees. While many may resist the need to exercise, movement increases mobility, strengthens muscles, and boosts flexibility. Doing the exercises below also reduces the likelihood of painful falls because they also build lower body strength. Hip Marches Have your senior loved one stand behind a straight chair while holding its top edge. As your…
Dementia is a progressive condition that causes symptoms, such as memory loss, confusion, poor decision-making, and agitation, to worsen over time. However, developing a proper care plan, taking medications correctly, and letting go of bad habits could slow the progression of this neurological disorder and boost quality of life. Below are some of the things that could make dementia worse…
Aside from being a relaxing hobby, gardening has many therapeutic benefits for seniors, especially if it's a combination of flower and edible gardening. The setup of the landscape and the tools used can easily be modified to accommodate capabilities, allowing many seniors to enjoy the following health benefits of gardening regardless of physical abilities. 1. Provides a Safe Form of…
Many senior stroke survivors experience a decrease in motor skills, specifically in the hands and arms, which makes activities of daily living difficult or impossible to complete. Fortunately, with effective hand and finger exercises, senior stroke survivors can create new neural pathways in the brain to reactivate muscles affected by the stroke. Recovering from a stroke, managing the symptoms of…
Faulty insulin regulation and changes to the gastrointestinal system are just a couple of the potential health risks associated with genetically modified foods, according to the Institute for Responsible Technology. For adults 65 and older who are already susceptible to other health issues, GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, could present additional risks. Read on to learn more about the impact…