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…
Table of Content1 Kale2 Herring3 Pinto Beans4 Grapefruit5 Kefir 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…
Table of Content1 Consider Heart Health2 Include Healthy Fats3 Provide Plenty of Fiber4 Make Food Easy to Swallow5 Decide Who Can Help 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…
Table of Content1 Encourage Time Off2 Volunteer Together3 Offer Emotional Support4 Suggest College Courses5 Encourage Social Connections 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…
Table of Content1 1. Declutter the Home2 2. Get Up to Date with Technology3 3. Don’t Neglect Annual Doctor Visits4 4. Get Out of the Comfort Zone5 5. Get Legal Documents in Order6 6. Make the Home Safer7 7. Go for a Walk Every Day Aging adults should continue to…
Table of Content1 Drink Healthy Fluids2 Eat High-Fiber Foods3 Maintain a Healthy Weight4 Focus on Bladder-Friendly Exercises5 Avoid “Holding It” & Other Poor Urination Habits6 Quit Smoking7 Get Regular Health Checkups & Screenings According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), some of the changes that affect the bladder with…
Table of Content1 Warm Up First2 Start Slowly & Step Things Up Gradually3 Get Doctor Approval Before Starting Anything New4 Accept Limitations5 Opt for Senior-Friendly Exercises6 Eat More Protein7 Drink Plenty of Water8 Wrap Things Up with a Cooldown Exercise is a simple, fun, and effective way for seniors to…
Table of Content1 Understand How Alcohol Affects the Body2 Recognize the Symptoms of Alcoholism3 Erase the Stigma with Compassionate Care4 Alert Other Caregivers to the Issue5 Seek Mental Health Support Although most people are familiar with the link between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, it’s common for other causes of cognitive…
Table of Content1 1. Organize Paperwork2 2. Combine Chores3 3. Keep a Trip Bag Handy4 4. Play Music5 5. Simplify Remotes6 6. Evaluate Rugs in the Home7 7. Enhance Visibility Life hacks for various topics are frequently advertised online. These shortcuts are designed to make certain tasks easier or to…
Table of Content1 1. Taking on Too Much Responsibility2 2. Practicing Poor Sleep Hygiene3 3. Using the Wrong Words4 4. Not Planning for the Future5 5. Skipping the Training Stage Family caregiving is never easy, but with experience, many caregivers learn to avoid certain pitfalls. However, for caregivers just starting…