Table of Content1 Exercise2 Heat & Ice3 Aromatherapy4 Muscle Manipulation5 Meditation Arthritis is one of the most common diseases among seniors, and it can affect their movements and comfort levels. Before your aging loved one agrees to take medication to control the condition, try some of the natural remedies mentioned…
Table of Content1 1. Get a Yearly Exam2 2. Eat More Vegetables3 3. Use Safety Goggles4 4. Wear Sunglasses5 5. Keep Blood Sugar in Check Seniors tend to neglect their eye health until something goes wrong, but there are positive steps your elderly loved one can take to maintain eye…
Table of Content1 1. Guilt2 2. Sadness3 3. Doubt4 4. Anxiety5 5. Exhaustion Being a long-distance caregiver can be an overwhelming experience. Providing practical help and support from miles away can be difficult, especially if your senior loved one is living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or another serious condition. Long-distance caregiving…
Table of Content1 1. Early Stage Reminders2 2. Daily Care3 3. Safety Issues4 4. Sleep Issues5 5. Visual Disturbances6 6. Sundowning7 7. Behavioral Changes Caring for an older parent living with Alzheimer’s is a rewarding but challenging role. As the disease process progresses, memories deteriorate. Your loved one may also…
Table of Content1 1. Going on a Picnic2 2. Swimming3 3. Visiting a Local Farmers’ Market4 4. Volunteering5 5. Bicycling The summer months are a great time for seniors to spend time outdoors and connect with family members and friends. Because of health conditions and age-related issues, it’s important to…
Table of Content1 Personal Hygiene Products2 Mobile Phones3 Grab Bars4 Cleaning Supplies For many seniors, maintaining their independence keeps them stimulated, confident, and in good mental and physical shape. Whether your senior loved one lives independently or stays with family, he or she will need to take on daily tasks…
Table of Content1 1. Do Breathing Exercises & Meditation2 2. Perform a Cardiovascular Workout3 5. Relax to Music4 4. Sleep Well5 5. Work Less Harvard University reports that 25 percent of people in the United States live with hypertension and aren’t aware of the problem. In adults over the age…
Table of Content1 Avoid Challenging Your Senior Loved One2 Offer a Diversion3 Provide Comfort4 Prevent Repeat Occurrences Hallucinations are events that cause people to experience actual sensations that can involve sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, and they commonly occur in seniors who are living with dementia. Brain changes that…
Table of Content1 Eat More Fiber2 Laugh More Often3 Avoid Excessive Carbohydrate Consumption4 Attend Regular Check-Ups Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and high cholesterol is one of the most significant indicators of risk. Nearly 100 million American adults have high cholesterol, and this…
Table of Content1 Posterior Brain Symptoms2 Right Brain Symptoms3 Left Brain Symptoms4 Brain Stem Symptoms5 Weakness6 Generalized Fatigue7 Emotional Symptoms The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year nearly 800,000 people living in the United States experience strokes. Approximately 66 percent of these individuals are 65 years…