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One of the best ways for aging adults to maintain good overall health is to participate in activities that are actually interesting to them. The staff at Huntsville Home Care Assistance has put together a handy infographic listing some fun activities that are sure to prevent your senior loved one…
Table of Content1 1. Learn New Skills2 2. Socialize Often3 3. Get More Sleep4 4. Exercise5 5. Eat Well For many years, a large percentage of healthcare professionals believed cognitive decline was an inevitable part of the aging process. While some memory loss is completely natural, there are quite a…
Table of Content1 Scout Out New Venues for Potential Challenges2 Ask Your Loved One to Pick Out Interesting Social Events 3 Invite an Additional Caregiver Along4 Offer to Help During Conversations5 Consider Different Types of Social Activities Social engagements pose challenges for older adults who may no longer feel like they…
Table of Content1 First Three Hours2 First Two Days3 First Week4 Return Home5 Three-Month Mark Hundreds of thousands of people have strokes each year. The physical effects of these cerebral events depend on the extent and location of the damage. Recovery times also vary from one person to the next….
Table of Content1 1. More Socialization2 2. Assistance with Daily Chores3 3. Lower Risk of Injuries4 4. Better Overall Health5 5. The Ability to Age in Place Many people don’t realize just how much time and energy it takes to care for aging adults, and most families will need to…
Table of Content1 1. ChatAble2 2. Constant Therapy3 3. HandySpeech4 4. MyTalkTools5 5. Tapgram Statistics indicate that up to 33 percent of stroke survivors develop language or speaking difficulties. Some recover with time and therapy, while others are never able to speak again. There are various apps that help seniors…
Table of Content1 Alcohol2 Deep-Fried Foods3 Packaged Baked Goods4 High-Sodium Foods5 Soda6 Fish with High Mercury Content Eating the occasional treat isn’t going to give anyone Alzheimer’s, but there are a few foods that have been closely tied to this disease. Steering clear of those foods can greatly reduce a…
Table of Content1 1. “Me Time” Matters2 2. Respite Care Allows You to Provide Better Care3 3. You’ll Have More Time for Your Own Personal Obligations4 4. Respite Care Reduces Your Risk of Developing Bad Habits5 5. You’ll Have More Time for Much-Needed Social Interaction6 6. Your Loved One Can…
Table of Content1 Leads to Better Communication2 Enhances Focus3 Reduces Stress4 Triggers Memories Listening to music does more than provide enjoyment. The purposeful activity can also bring back memories and emotions for older adults with Alzheimer’s. The ability to listen to music and repeat lyrics they hear are some of…
Table of Content1 1. Poorly Managed Transitions2 2. Recurrence of a Chronic Condition3 3. Poorly Managed Conditions4 4. Lack of Engagement5 5. Not Exercising Sufficient Caution The Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform (CHQPR) reports that 15 to 25 percent of people who have been in the hospital are…