Family members providing care to aging loved ones or relatives diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are likely familiar with many of the physical and cognitive side effects of the disease. However, one common side effect that is often overlooked is changes in sleep patterns, which can grow more unpredictable as the disease…
Table of Content1 1. Beets2 2. Turnips3 3. Strawberries4 4. Navel Oranges5 5. Spinach Eating healthy all year round is important for everyone, but it is extremely important for seniors to keep the body and immune system healthy. A balanced diet, filled with seasonal fruits and vegetables is a great…
Respite is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult” and this is just what respite care is designed to do for those caring for aging parents, relatives and loved ones. As a leading provider of…
Table of Content1 1. Arthritis2 2. Heart Disease3 3. Cancer4 4. Respiratory Issues5 5. Alzheimer’s Disease Advancing age is a risk factor for a number of conditions that can leave a senior dependent on others to carry out daily tasks. If you have an aging parent or loved one who…
Seniors are constantly encouraged to maintain active lifestyles. Whether its climbing stairs, maintaining balance or standing from a seated position, these tasks can become extremely difficult as muscles weaken and joints stiffen. However, through systematic training, these processes can also be slowed or even reversed. Resistance training or weightlifting is…
As people with Alzheimer’s become more confused, they often become suspicious and might begin demonstrating paranoid behavior. Although this is a very common symptom of the disease, it can be shocking when a loved one accuses you of stealing or cheating. Today, the Philadelphia Alzheimer’s care experts at Home Care…
Table of Content1 Increased Risk of Life-Threatening Injury2 Increased Dementia Risk3 Increased Heart Disease Risk Loneliness is a common problem among seniors, often for a variety of reasons. Older adults with health issues, financial burdens, no nearby family or mobility challenges are the most likely to be affected. Loneliness however,…
Table of Content1 Change Diet to Include Whole Grains2 Reduce the Use of the Salt Shaker at Meal Time3 Exercise 15 Minutes Every Day4 Implementing Small Changes Today for a Better Tomorrow As your parents and loved ones start to age, it’s natural to become concerned about their health. While…
Table of Content1 Plan for Medication Management2 Make Exercise Part of Your Loved Ones Routine3 Have a Team To Back You Up If you have recently discovered that a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you probably want to do all that you can to help them through this…
Table of Content1 Exercise2 Nourishing the Bones3 Monitoring Bone Loss As many individuals age, they mistakenly believe that bone loss and fracture is an inevitable consequence of the aging process. This is not true! There are measures that seniors can take to help keep their bones strengthened and to avoid…