Every life stage has its challenges, and seniors often find that these issues tend to stack up as they get older. Seniors may also face new challenges compared to the past, which doesn’t give them much of a road map to follow. These six challenges are common among seniors, and…
Seniors often find they have more time on their hands as they get older. But this doesn’t mean your elderly loved one has to be bored or settle for a life that’s no longer personally fulfilling. Older adults can wholeheartedly enjoy their golden years if they find ways to participate…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…