Aging causes seniors to lose muscle mass, which could lead to mobility issues and reduced quality of life. Muscle strength can also decrease due to an inactive lifestyle. However, making healthy lifestyle choices can boost muscle and joint strength in the golden years. Here are some of the things your elderly loved one can do to boost his or her…
Seniors often focus on trying to prevent diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, that can shorten their life span. However, they may overlook the importance of fall prevention for keeping themselves healthy. These six consequences associated with falls should be all it takes to encourage you and your senior loved one to implement a fall prevention plan at home. 1.…
Appetite loss is always concerning in seniors who are at greater risk for becoming malnourished. You may have heard appetite loss is connected to dementia, and there’s a possibility this is why your aging loved one’s eating patterns have changed. However, appetite loss can also occur for a variety of reasons. You can use this guide to understand more about…
Exercising is one of the best things seniors can do for their health, but many older adults don’t know how much they should be working out every week. It often seems like every expert has a different opinion on this issue, which can lead to quite a bit of confusion. Here is a quick look at some basic rules seniors…
A dementia diagnosis is upsetting, but it helps to remember the prognosis is different for everyone. While dementia does progress through stages, there are many things you and your aging loved one can do to slow it down and even halt the cognitive changes associated with the disease. 1. Drop Negative Habits Smoking and excessive alcohol use are two habits…
Statistics suggest that up to 15 percent of older adults experience anxiety disorder. The condition is also often displayed in seniors diagnosed as having cognitive impairment secondary to various types of dementia. To better understand a possible correlation between the two disease processes, researchers from around the world performed a variety of studies. They learned that because anxiety causes different…
Black Friday is a great opportunity for caregivers to purchase items on their caregiving wish list. The post-Thanksgiving sales offer a wide range of items that can make a caregiver’s life a little bit easier. Here are five awesome things caregivers should buy on Black Friday. 1. Slow Cooker Caregivers who have difficulty fitting meal prep into their weekly schedule…
Found primarily in meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and other animal products, vitamin B12 is one of the most important nutrients for aging adults. This key vitamin is used to create a lot of important cells in the body, so seniors need at least 2.4 mcg of vitamin B12 per day. However, it’s difficult for seniors to absorb vitamin B12. The…
One of the leading causes of death among seniors is cardiovascular disease. However, the elderly can reduce their odds of developing cardiovascular issues by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Boosting heart health requires a lot of commitment, along with encouragement from family caregivers. Here are some tips on how you can boost your aging parent’s heart health. Serve Low-Sodium Foods The…
Retirement is a phase of life almost everyone looks forward to. It's a time for seniors to relax, enjoy greater freedom, and explore opportunities they didn't have time to look into when they were busy working and raising a family. Far too many older adults make the golden years more difficult than they should be. If your aging loved one…