Table of Content1 Shop Smart2 Follow a Low-Sodium, Low-Fat Diet3 Sleep Better4 Visit the Doctor Regularly5 Exercise Consistently There are several ways for seniors to renew their commitment to better heart health. While more than 700,000 heart attacks occur in the United States each year, the good news is that…
Table of Content1 Playing an Instrument2 Baking or Cooking3 Working on Puzzles4 Crafting5 Playing Card Games6 Tending a Garden Keeping your senior loved one active and mentally stimulated can enhance his or her quality of life and mitigate some of the worst dementia symptoms. Studies continue to show challenging hobbies…
Table of Content1 1. Enhances Coordination & Reflexes2 2. Stimulates Cognitive Function3 3. Encourages Physical Health4 4. Provides Opportunities for Socialization5 5. Hastens Recuperation6 6. Passes Time Bingo has been a favorite activity among seniors for decades, and scientists have recently discovered several benefits this game has to offer. Here…
Table of Content1 1. Lowers Cholesterol2 2. Decreases Inflammation3 3. Aids Digestion & Reduces Infections4 4. Prevents Cancer5 5. Maintains Nutrition during Weight Loss The current focus on eating a healthy diet often overlooks some of the simplest foods to add to a senior’s meals. Celery is one such vegetable…
Table of Content1 Hypertension2 Insomnia3 Lack of Appetite4 Poor Immune Health Stress can have lasting effects on seniors. Managing stress appropriately can increase longevity, boost mental and physical health, and increase independence. Take a look at some of the different ways stress can affect older adults and what family caregivers…
Table of Content1 Understand the Causes2 Talk to Your Loved One about Incontinence3 Minimize Accidents4 Create a Toileting Schedule5 Consider Incontinence Products6 Talk to a Doctor Urinary incontinence is common among seniors, but this doesn’t mean the symptoms can’t be mitigated. With a little effort, family caregivers can help their…
Table of Content1 Stop Smoking2 Limit Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution3 Get Tested4 Be Aware of Family History 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…
Table of Content1 1. Orthopedic2 2. Wound Care3 3. Cardiopulmonary4 4. Geriatric5 5. Neurological 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…
Table of Content1 Monthly Rent versus Home Ownership2 Nursing Care versus Daily Living Assistance3 Furnishing an Apartment versus Staying at Home4 All-in-One Packages versus Control Over Utilities Seniors have many options for choosing how to live out their lives. At first glance, living in a senior community or nursing home…
Table of Content1 Learn about Your Loved One’s Diagnosis2 Set Up a Medication System3 Keep Your Loved One Physically Active4 Establish Rituals5 Use Calendars & Alarms6 Encourage Activities that Promote Mental Health Caring for a senior loved one with dementia at home provides benefits such as enabling him or her…