While some seniors sail through their golden years without many challenges, others face various hardships. Aging adults can still enjoy their lives even when faced with challenges. However, the difficulties should be addressed as soon as they’re recognized. Here are some challenges your senior loved one may face and what…
Being diagnosed with dementia can make daily life challenging for older adults, putting their safety at risk when they’re left alone. Family caregivers need to ensure someone is always available to monitor their elderly parents. If that isn’t always possible, families should consider using home care services. Continue reading to…
Parkinson’s disease primarily develops due to low dopamine levels. When dopamine-generating neurons in the brain die, the body is unable to produce enough of this essential neurotransmitter. Many Parkinson’s treatments aim to boost dopamine levels, which can mitigate some of the symptoms. While there are plenty of prescription treatments to…
It’s thought that diet plays an important role in brain health. Consuming a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, grains, and legumes may protect your senior loved one from developing Alzheimer’s disease. Conversely, certain foods can actually heighten the risk. Here are some foods that are linked…
Millions of surgeries are performed on older adults each year, but there are considerations the elderly must take into account before agreeing to surgical procedures. Families need to compare the benefits and risks of surgery before making sound decisions. Below are some of the ways you can tell when an…
Having emotional support systems can help caregivers take on their roles with less stress. Your network doesn’t have to be big, but it needs to be effective. When there are trustworthy, positive, and supportive people to turn to, you’ll feel more energetic and less alone. Below you’ll find types of…
Seniors know giving up the smoking habit is one of the best things they can do for their health. However, quitting after decades of smoking does involve overcoming a few challenges. For this reason, seniors need to incorporate strategies that address the common challenges older adults face when giving up…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to any type of serious injury to the head that affects the ability to think, learn, retrieve previously acquired knowledge, and process information. TBIs can be even more complicated in seniors, since related symptoms may be mistaken for signs of memory impairment often linked to…
Every year, nearly 800,000 adults in the United States have strokes. The extent of physical impairment depends on the location and severity of the vascular accident. Once the person is stabilized, rehabilitation begins. Exercising for a minimum of 30 minutes a day two or three times a week can speed…
It’s commonly known that dementia affects memory. However, family members are encouraged to engage their senior loved ones in activities that trigger memory centers in the brain. By exercising the brain, your loved one can slow the progression of cognitive decline. 1. Baking Many families have traditionally gathered together in…