Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common illness among seniors. Despite its prevalence, there are steps your elderly loved one can take to prevent the development of this serious condition. Stop Smoking Avoiding cigarettes is one of the best ways to prevent COPD. Smoking and secondhand smoke have been…
There are a variety of reasons your elderly loved one might need physical therapy at some point, and each reason potentially requires a unique type of therapy. Here are five types of physical therapy and how they can help. 1. Orthopedic The most common form of physical therapy for seniors,…
Seniors have many options for choosing how to live out their lives. At first glance, living in a senior community or nursing home may seem appealing to those who would love a break from paying bills. However, aging in place and opting for home care may actually be more economically…
Caring for a senior loved one with dementia at home provides benefits such as enabling him or her to age in place in a familiar environment. Now that you’ve made the decision to be your loved one’s caregiver, you can use these strategies to address the symptoms of dementia. Learn…
Diabetic stroke survivors need to make sure they consume a healthy diet. Making the right food choices can help seniors maintain healthy blood glucose levels while keeping their blood pressure from getting too high. Here are some of the healthiest foods for diabetic stroke survivors. Kale Kale is considered a…
Alzheimer’s disease can often be managed with lifestyle changes that boost overall health. While your senior loved one should still enjoy a few favorite treats, he or she should switch to an overall healthier diet. Alzheimer’s symptoms may also make it difficult for seniors to prepare healthy meals safely and…
For some older adults, retirement is a welcome breath of fresh air. However, many seniors have difficulty adjusting to a slower life without the need to get up for work and have somewhere to be every day. If your aging parent seems to be facing difficulty with retirement, the following…
Aging adults should continue to set goals for the future, as it could give them the motivation they need to stay healthy during their retirement years. Here are seven goals all aging adults should add to their list. 1. Declutter the Home Seniors who still live at home may have…
According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), some of the changes that affect the bladder with age can contribute to urinary incontinence (UI), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and similar medical problems for older adults. While age-related changes of this nature can’t be stopped altogether, there are some ways seniors…
Exercise is a simple, fun, and effective way for seniors to maintain physical and mental health well into the later years of life. That being said, it’s just as important for older adults to take steps to avoid injuries while doing any type of physical activity. When precautions like the…