Table of Content1 1. Painting2 2. Volunteering at an Animal Shelter3 3. Taking a Dance Class4 4. Playing Card Games5 5. Gardening Parkinson’s disease leads to changes in motor functions that could prevent seniors from participating in fun activities. However, staying active can enhance wellbeing and slow the progression of…
Table of Content1 1. Encourage Starting a Hobby2 2. Promote Socialization3 3. Play Games Together4 5. Suggest Volunteering When older adults retire, they have eight hours or more of extra free time on their hands every day. Unless seniors have plans in place to fill the days, they eventually become…
Table of Content1 Vitamin D May Help with Post-Fracture Mobility2 Vitamin D Can Strengthen the Immune System3 Vitamin D Helps with Bone Strengthening during Recovery4 Vitamin D May Reduce the Risk of Falling Post-Fracture5 Vitamin D May Increase the Strength of Hip-Supporting Muscles Technically considered a hormone because it can…
Table of Content1 Be Gentle & Understanding2 Address Clear Risks3 Plan Engaging Activities4 Create Memory Boxes5 Switch to Online Bill Paying6 Secure Valuables7 Sweep “Hiding Places”8 Talk to Your Loved One’s Doctor Hoarding is a compulsive behavior that can affect people of all ages. However, some seniors with dementia develop…
Table of Content1 Install a Smoke Detector2 Make Items Accessible3 Label & Automate Devices4 Provide Adaptive Equipment5 Organize Cords6 Place Nonslip Mats on the Floor The kitchen can pose a range of safety issues for seniors, from slippery floors to tangled cords. Being able to prevent accidents in the kitchen…
Table of Content1 1. Lowers Stress Levels2 2. Increases Energy3 3. Strengthens Immune Function4 4. Reduces Blood Pressure5 5. Boosts Bone Health6 6. Staves Off Cognitive Decline Going outdoors not only gives seniors the ability to exercise, but it can also lead to mental and emotional benefits that boost their…
Table of Content1 Dental Caries2 Gum Disease3 Tooth Loss4 Mouth Cancer5 Dry Mouth There are quite a few reasons seniors should do everything in their power to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Those who keep a close eye on their oral health are much less likely to develop serious…
Table of Content1 Remember the Power of Touch2 Use Images to Support Verbal Cues3 Stick to Two-Choice Questions4 Choose a Quiet Place for Important Conversations5 Reword Responses Instead of Repeating Them Seniors with Alzheimer’s want to communicate with their family members, but they often experience symptoms that make it difficult…
Table of Content1 1. Practicing a Healthy Lifestyle2 2. Taking Daily Mini-Breaks3 3. Reaching Out to Others A caregiver’s daily life will have its share of ups and downs, and some days are more challenging than others when it comes to striking a good balance. For this reason, caregivers should…
Table of Content1 Comfort2 Independence3 Mental Health “Aging in place” is a term that’s being used more often as older adults are expressing the desire to remain in the familiar comforts of home rather than move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. The term is generally used to…