Table of Content1 Establish a Caregiving Network2 Make the Most of Each Visit3 Schedule Care Plan Meetings4 Stay Connected via Technology5 Accept Your Limitations Millions of adults in the United States provide care for older loved ones. The majority live within close proximity of their parents. However, some may not…
Table of Content1 Offer Consulting Services2 Sell Handmade Goods3 Be a Virtual Assistant4 Set Up a Pet-Sitting Business5 Serve as an Online Tutor or Teacher Continuing to work gives seniors something to look forward to each day, and many seniors choose to keep working to feel a sense of purpose….
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Table of Content1 1. Motivate Them to Make Positive Changes2 2. Learn to Accept a New Health Diagnosis3 3. Work Through the Stages of Grief & Loss4 4. Address Unresolved Issues from the Past5 5. Practice Accepting Assistance Mental health issues can arise for the first time in the senior…
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Table of Content1 Living with Chronic Pain2 Going Through Major Health Treatments3 Facing Challenges with Daily Activities4 Being Dehydrated or Malnourished5 Experiencing Depression The fact that the body slows down with age is pretty well known. Yet you might be surprised at just how tired your aging loved one gets…
Table of Content1 1. Staying Positive2 2. Eating Right3 3. Being Active4 4. Protecting Skin5 5. Socializing Often6 6. Getting Sufficient Sleep7 7. Reducing Stress Age affects pretty much every part of the body at one time or another to some extent, and seniors often have other unique concerns as…
Table of Content1 Nighttime Waking Becomes Common2 Wandering Persists3 Your Parent Has Limited Mobility4 You’re Exhausted During the Day5 Sleepwalking Is Frequent As a family caregiver, you should be alert for signs your senior loved one’s care plan needs adjusting. Over time, changes in your loved one’s physical and mental…
Table of Content1 1. Find Purpose in Life2 2. Get Sufficient Sleep3 3. Avoid Falls4 4. Keep the Brain Engaged5 5. Get Regular Exercise & Eat Healthy Foods By the time adults get into their 70s, overall health and wellbeing can vary. Some individuals within this age group are completely…
Table of Content1 Shorter Sleep Cycles2 Medication Side Effects3 Incontinence & Frequent Urination4 Confusion about Time & Place5 Sleep Apnea & Other Disorders6 Fear & Anxiety Older adults often complain they don’t sleep as well as they did when they were younger. Your senior loved one’s poor sleep habits may…