Table of Content1 Do: Realize Your Relationship Will Change2 Don’t: Engage in an Argument3 Do: Take Care of Yourself4 Don’t: Be Afraid to Address Specific Needs5 Do: Find Ways to Relax Throughout the Day After a dementia diagnosis, you may find yourself wondering how to proceed as a family caregiver….
Table of Content1 The Argument for Coconut Oil2 The Impact of Coconut Oil on the Brain and Body3 Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease4 How to Incorporate Coconut Oil into the Diet People are always looking for natural treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, and coconut oil has become one of the most…
Table of Content1 1. Rethink Wardrobe Options2 2. Create a Dressing Routine3 3. Use the Right Products4 4. Increase Safety in the Bathroom5 5. Increase Comfort in the Bathroom6 6. Wash Linens Regularly7 7. Ask the Doctor About Proper Hygiene Habits Proper grooming is vital to a senior’s physical and…
Table of Content1 1. Treat Others the Way They Want to Be Treated2 2. Work Hard3 3. Family History Links Older and Younger Generations4 4. Waste Not, Want Not5 5. Laughter Is the Best Medicine6 6. Knowledge Is Important7 7. Cleanliness Is Essential8 8. Share a Meal9 9. Be Polite10…
Table of Content1 Eat These Foods:2 Scrambled Eggs3 Dark Chocolate4 Fatty Fish5 Avoid These Foods:6 Chips and Fries7 Processed Meats8 Conventional Dairy Products One of the most dangerous aspects of high cholesterol is that it typically causes no symptoms for the first few years. This is one of the reasons…
Table of Content1 1. Joan Ganz Cooney2 2. Donald Sutherland3 3. Goldie Hawn4 4. Morgan Freeman5 5. Iris Apfel6 6. Neil Young7 7. Jacquie Tajah Murdock Instead of allowing age-related illnesses to slow down their activity, many seniors continue to work hard and inspire people all over the world. Here…
Table of Content1 Maintain a Healthy Weight2 Avoid Rapid Weight Loss3 Stop Smoking4 Treat Constipation Immediately5 Strengthen the Core6 Increase Flexibility A hernia is a painful condition in which an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Most hernias can lead to…
Table of Content1 1. Keeping Busy: A Handbook of Activities for Persons with Dementia by James R. Dowling2 2. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox3 3. Through the Seasons: An Activity Book for Memory-Challenged Adults and Caregivers by Cynthia R. Green4 4. Wishing on a Star by Lydia Burdick5…
Table of Content1 1. Yard Games2 2. Park Potlucks3 3. Dock Fishing4 4. Sporting Events5 5. Watch the Stars Enjoying a day out in the sunshine can boost a senior’s physical, mental, and emotional health. However, family caregivers might face difficulty coming up with pastimes and adventures that are appropriate…
Table of Content1 1. Miami, Florida2 2. Big Sur, California3 3. Santa Fe, New Mexico4 4. Green Valley, Arizona5 5. Key West, Florida A summer vacation is a great opportunity for seniors to energize their spirits and expand their horizons. With an increasing number of seniors spending their leisure time…