Table of Content1 Focus on Accomplishments2 Surround Yourself with Support3 Stay Social4 Take Time Away Caring for an ill or aging loved one can be a very rewarding experience, but it’s one that’s often full of ups and downs. For most caregivers, there will come a time when maintaining a…
Table of Content1 Do DIY Home Projects2 Go on a Vacation3 Get Involved in Community Events4 Learn New Things5 Start a Business The retirement years can be the best time of a senior’s life, but they could also lead to isolation without proper plans in place. Therefore, you need to…
Table of Content1 Discovery 2 Research3 Treatment4 Slowing Alzheimer’s Progress Alzheimer’s disease remains the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More than five million adults over the age of 65 live with the progressive cognitive disorder. Today, the disorder is well known, but it wasn’t recognized until the…
Table of Content1 1. Nut Butters2 2. Potatoes3 3. Eggs4 4. Dairy Products5 5. Breakfast Cereals Many foods generally considered unhealthy for various reasons have nutritional benefits that actually make them quite healthy. You may want to add some of them to your senior loved one’s diet. Read on to…
Table of Content1 Ask Them for Advice 2 Seek Help 3 Help Them Volunteer 4 Talk to Them 5 Help Them Start New Hobbies 6 Enhance Their Looks 7 Get Them Involved in Groups Many seniors experience low self-esteem as they realize they may never be able to do the things they once were able to…
Table of Content1 Senior Health & Digestion2 How to Address Poor Digestion3 When to Seek Medical Help As the body grows older, certain problems inevitably begin to arise. However, very few people understand that many health problems start in the gut. Family members need to pay special attention to digestion…
Table of Content1 1. Unusual Weight Loss or Dehydration2 2. Unsafe Living Conditions3 3. A Lack of Personal Hygiene4 4. House Maintenance Problems5 5. Neglected Pets6 6. Decreasing Social Engagement Seniors who show signs of self-neglect need someone to step in to help with their care. Your elderly loved one…
Table of Content1 Put Together Personalized Picture Puzzles2 Play Card Games3 Listen to Music4 Go on Walks5 Taste a Variety of Foods6 Make Cookies Seniors with Alzheimer’s need to be engaged and entertained just like any other individual. There are many social activities seniors living with Alzheimer’s might enjoy that…
Table of Content1 Consider Container Gardens2 Avoid Dangerous Tools3 Create Smooth & Even Pathways4 Wear Protective Equipment5 Use Sun Protection6 Treat Cuts & Bites Immediately Gardening is one of the best hobbies your senior loved one can participate in. It’s an excellent way to get some physical activity, boost mental…
Table of Content1 Unkempt Home2 Lack of Food3 Hygiene Issues4 Starting the Discussion There comes a time when families must address their aging loved ones’ need for assistance at home, allowing them to enjoy their golden years safely and comfortably. Although having an open and honest conversation with your aging…