Table of Content1 Check with Your Parent’s Preferred Religious Organization2 Contact Your Local Parks & Recreation Department3 Look at Schedules for Cultural Centers4 Ask Other People with Senior Parents5 Remember the Beauty of Simplicity Getting out of the house can brighten your senior parent’s mood, and you can use outings…
Table of Content1 1. Create a Comfortable Sleep Environment2 2. Find Ways to Fall Asleep Faster3 3. Know How to Handle Nighttime Sleep Interruptions4 4. Take Advantage of Mini-Breaks5 5. Hire an In-Home Respite Caregiver Sleep deprivation is common among caregivers, especially if they find it difficult to unwind at…
Table of Content1 Consider Testing if You’re Noticing Mild Cognitive Impairment2 A Family History of Dementia Is a Valid Reason to Consider Testing3 Dementia Testing Isn’t Always Conclusive4 Early Treatment Helps Alzheimer’s disease is the form of dementia that affects seniors most often. Dementia can also be associated with Parkinson’s…
Table of Content1 2. Salmon2 3. Kale3 4. Almonds4 5. Lentils5 6. Garlic A study carried out at the Harvard School of Public Health found around 70 percent of all heart disease cases can be prevented with the proper dietary practices. For seniors who have high blood pressure, diabetes, or…
Table of Content1 Homeowners Insurance2 Area Agency on Aging3 Medicare or Medicaid4 Section 504 Home Repair Program5 Rebuilding Together Taking care of minor maintenance issues around the home could end up saving your senior loved one money in the long run, but many older adults who are living on fixed…
Table of Content1 The Connection Between Oral Health & Physical Health 2 Gum Disease & Alzheimer’s3 Additional Consequences of Gum Disease 4 Recognizing the Signs of Gum Disease The effects of Alzheimer’s disease may not be reversible, but your senior loved one can take certain measures to slow its progression. Engaging in…
Table of Content1 Types of Strokes2 Left Brain Stroke3 Right Brain Stroke4 Boosting Brain Health After a Stroke Almost 800,000 Americans have strokes every year, and the vast majority of those individuals are over the age of 65. If your aging loved one recently had a stroke, you should spend…
Table of Content1 1. Most Retirees Don’t Have Pensions2 2. More Seniors Are Delaying Receiving Social Security Benefits3 3. More Employers Are Recognizing the Value of Hiring Older Workers4 4. Seniors Want Employer-Paid Health Insurance5 5. Savings Don’t Cover Living Expenses6 6. Retirees Often Miss the Fulfillment Working Provides7 7….
Table of Content1 Learn to Recognize Anxiety Symptoms Early2 Identify Your True Worries3 Find Solutions for What You Can Fix4 Take Care of Your Overall Health5 Know When to Take a Break Family caregivers sometimes experience negative emotions such as anxiety when carrying out their important responsibilities. Anxiety can get…
Table of Content1 A Reason to Look Forward to Each Day2 An Added Incentive to Stay Healthy3 Greater Independence 4 Increased Cognitive Abilities Purpose in life starts with a natural desire to achieve goals, such as learning how to crawl before walking, and it continues to provide incentives for achieving future…