Seniors who want to live vibrant, healthy, and fun lives should remain active while aging. Being active can lead to better bone density, heart health, and brain function. Here are some of the ways your elderly loved one can stay active as he or she ages. 1. Walking Taking a…
Maintaining a positive attitude helps seniors with dementia live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. However, you may face certain emotional difficulties with the diagnosis, and expressing negativity only introduces more challenges into the situation. Now that your aging loved one has an accurate diagnosis, you can take…
If you provide care for an aging loved one on a regular basis, you know how it can be both personally rewarding and stressful at times. For this reason, it can be beneficial to take a break by having other family members help out or exploring your options with professional…
It’s common for older adults to become inactive and withdraw from social activities as they age. The isolation is often caused by stress, fatigue, limited mobility, and cognitive impairment. However, your elderly parent can use the tips below to stay active and prevent isolation in the senior years. Say “Yes”…
The American Thoracic Society reports that approximately a million adults in the United States are hospitalized due to pneumonia each year. Also, out of the 50,000 people who die from this respiratory condition annually, most are 65 and older, which is why we’re going to focus on what you need…
Education is a proven way to reduce hospital readmissions. Today, many hospitals are taking education during the discharge process seriously, and it’s reducing the number of seniors who have to go back to the hospital after they’re discharged. Families should look for these types of educational opportunities to make sure…
The process of recovering from a stroke is often filled with uncertainty. At best, your senior loved one’s doctor can give you an estimate of the recovery time based on factors such as your loved one’s general health and the location of the stroke. While you may not have a…
Aging adults do best when they’re surrounded by multiple people who can provide them with assistance. While you may be your senior loved one’s main caregiver, you need to remember you cannot do everything by yourself. In fact, arranging for respite care gives you a break while also allowing your…
As one of the leading causes of dementia, Alzheimer’s is a serious neurodegenerative disorder that causes seniors to gradually lose their memory and cognitive skills. Therefore, it’s no surprise that a lot of people want to focus on preventing themselves from getting Alzheimer’s in the first place. If you’re interested…
The holidays provide the perfect opportunity to spend some time with your family members and friends. This Christmas, consider visiting your elderly loved one for the following reasons. 1. Show You Care During the holidays, many seniors feel cast aside as younger family members celebrate the day with other people….