Table of Content1 1. Continue Family & Social Relationships2 2. Learn to Listen3 3. Stimulate the Brain4 4. Simplify Tasks5 5. Allow Choices6 6. Implement Orientation Techniques A diagnosis of dementia often comes with misconceptions on the part of people who aren’t fully informed about the aspects of the disease…
Table of Content1 1. Serve Fewer Caffeinated Beverages2 2. Encourage Laughter3 3. Develop a Schedule4 4. Play Music5 5. Encourage Saying No More Often6 6. Promote Physical Activity Stress management is important in the senior years because it can boost cognitive health and reduce the risk of many age-related diseases….
Table of Content1 1. Manage Diabetes2 2. Promote Weight Loss3 3. Enhance Heart Health4 4. Fight Cancer5 5. Protect Cognitive Health6 6. Reduce Stress7 7. Encourage Longevity People in Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey are known for their longer and healthier lives. When nutritionists evaluated the secrets behind their longevity,…
Table of Content1 1. Stimulate the Appetite2 2. Don’t Serve Too Much Junk Food3 3. Provide Fiber-Rich Foods4 4. Serve Protein-Rich Foods5 5. Increase Vitamin & Mineral Intake Seniors have different nutritional needs than younger people. As a caregiver, you need to ensure your senior loved one is eating a…
Table of Content1 Encourage Your Parent to Quit Smoking2 Test the Home for Radon3 Reduce Exposure to Other Harmful Substances4 Focus on Diet & Exercise Older adults are more susceptible to lung cancer than their younger counterparts, and there are many factors that put them at risk for this condition….
Table of Content1 1. Avoid Feelings of Isolation2 2. Boost Memory Retention3 3. Prevent Wandering4 4. Enjoy Transportation Assistance5 5. Stay Healthy with Medication Management6 6. Retain Dignity during Personal Hygiene Care7 7. Learn New Ways to Stay Independent Seniors sometimes balk at the prospect of having someone help them…
Table of Content1 Look for Warning Signs of Depression2 Offer Support & Encouragement3 Encourage Activities & Participation It’s not unusual for a senior to become depressed following a stroke, especially if side effects include partial or full paralysis, difficulty speaking and eating, and/or other motor issues associated with stroke. In…
Table of Content1 1. Gargle with Salt Water2 2. Drink Apple Cider Vinegar3 3. Use Steam4 4. Drink Licorice Root Tea5 5. Suck on a Clove6 6. Drink Water7 7. Gargle with Hydrogen Peroxide8 8. Try Milk & Honey9 9. Use a Sage Gargl Most people never really think…
Table of Content1 Provide Assistance During Risky Activities2 Notice & Treat Infections Earlier3 Ease Agitation in Seniors with Dementia4 Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline with Increased Socialization5 Keep Seniors in Their Homes6 Respond to Immediate Needs One of the decisions your family may need to make about your senior loved…
Table of Content1 Forgetfulness2 Lack of Stability3 Vision Impairment4 Medication Side Effects5 Increase in Accidents6 Regular Moving Violations For many seniors, giving up driving equates to giving up their independence, and most seniors are reluctant to hand over their car keys. However, there comes a time when driving becomes too…