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Respite care is more than temporary relief for family caregivers. It also provides a way for seniors to age in the comfort of their homes. Having someone come in to assist with daily tasks and activities can boost your senior loved one’s wellbeing. Continue reading to learn more about in-home respite care and the benefits it provides to seniors. 1. Socialization Interacting with other people is crucial to a senior’s…
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Aging adults sometimes reach a point where they need to stop doing certain exercises due to the risk of injuries. Your loved one may also need help choosing safe exercises if he or she has been sedentary for any length of time. Most seniors should avoid the following six exercises to protect their health. 1. High-Impact Aerobics Aerobic classes often look fun, and many are advertised as including elements of…
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Depending on the stage of dementia your senior loved one is in, he or she may require minimal care or around-the-clock monitoring. Even though caring for a loved one with dementia poses challenges, it can also be very rewarding. Here are some ideal ways to treat dementia in seniors so they can better manage their physical and psychosocial challenges. Memantine Therapy Memantine is a prescription medication prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease…
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Seniors with Alzheimer’s frequently forget familiar people, places, and things, especially as the disease progresses. The neurological condition causes significant damage to brain cells, increasing the risk of memory loss. Continue reading to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and the types of memory it affects. Short-Term Memory When short-term memory is impacted, seniors may have difficulty remembering things that happened in the previous couple of hours or days. For example, your…
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Hospital administrators make every effort to reduce hospital readmissions. While policies and procedures are in place to lower the rates of readmissions, they cannot prevent everyone from being readmitted. Here are some ways discharge education can lower your senior loved one’s risk of hospital readmission. 1. Mechanical Diet Education If your loved one was initially hospitalized for a stroke or Parkinson’s disease, he or she may have chewing or swallowing…
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As people age, their food preferences may change and their appetites may diminish. Many aging adults with Alzheimer’s lose interest in eating, but the failure to eat regularly can put seniors at risk for severe weight loss and nutritional deficiencies. Here are some interventions that may motivate a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s to eat. 1. Remove Distractions Seniors with Alzheimer’s can get easily distracted. When this happens, they may…
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It’s important to encourage any older adult in your life to be active and engaged, and this is even more essential if you’re caring for a senior loved one with a dementia-related condition. Certain activities are more beneficial than others because they stimulate the parts of the brain that play a role in storing and recalling memories. Below you’ll find some activities that are especially helpful for individuals with dementia….
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Maintaining balance can be difficult for aging adults with Parkinson’s. The condition affects a part of the brain (the basal ganglia) that plays an important role in balance and coordination. For this reason, it’s important for seniors with this disease to continue to exercise as much as possible to maintain mobility and coordination. Below are five of the top exercises that can be beneficial for seniors with Parkinson’s. 1. Aerobic…
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Recovering from a stroke isn’t a fast process, but there are quite a few steps senior stroke survivors can take to get back on their feet as quickly as possible. With comprehensive treatment plans, many stroke survivors are able to restore their cognitive health and motor functions within months. As an added bonus, seniors who carefully follow their recovery plans can also reduce their risk of having recurring strokes. Keep…
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Statistics suggest that up to one third of elderly people reenter the hospital after an initial stay. Many are readmitted within 30 days of discharge. There are many risk factors that contribute to the problem. However, family members have the ability to greatly reduce the chance of readmission by learning the underlying reasons and intervening on their senior loved ones’ behalf. Here are some of the most common risk factors…
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