Table of Content1 Maintains Function2 Reduces Anxiety3 Decreases Caregiver Stress4 Promotes Independence Most people providing care for elderly loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease find daily routines to be essential. Because seniors with Alzheimer’s find change to be very difficult, having a well-structured daily schedule in place offers several benefits for…
Table of Content1 Make Sure Your Loved One Clearly Understands the Discharge Instructions2 Form Strong Relationships with Community Providers3 Reconcile Medications Before Leaving the Hospital4 Send All Medical Files Electronically to the Primary Care Physician5 Continue to Communicate with Your Loved One Seniors who are readmitted to the hospital shortly…
Table of Content1 Recognize Why You Might Feel Selfish2 Understand Why Self-Care Is Important3 Find Time to Take Care of Yourself4 Use These Strategies to Practice Good Self-Care Family caregivers tend to take their duties so seriously that they feel guilty for taking time off to take care of themselves….
Table of Content1 Asparagus with Hard-Boiled Eggs2 Three Bean Salad3 Cabbage Chicken Salad4 Greek Yogurt & Fruit Salad For seniors who are looking for ways to eat well, salads are a great way to fill up on nutrient-rich vegetables. If your elderly loved one is tired of eating the same…
Table of Content1 Reduced Cognitive Function2 Behavioral Changes3 Physical Changes4 Psychological Changes Dementia is a cluster of symptoms that can make it difficult for seniors to complete everyday tasks or to live independently. Dementia is easier to treat when it’s detected early, so caregivers and family members should be alert…
Table of Content1 1. Older Adults Can’t Boost Their Mental Health2 2. Seniors Should Know Better than to Misuse Drugs3 3. Aging Adults Like to Be Alone4 4. Depression Is a Normal Part of Senior Life5 5. It’s Not Worth Seeking Help at This Point6 6. Everyone Eventually Exhibits Negative…
Table of Content1 Breakfast Cereals2 Marinades & Sauces3 Salad Dressings4 Flavored Yogurt5 Dried Fruit Eating a healthy and balanced diet is an important component of aging well, and there are some foods seniors and their caregivers should avoid, particularly because of their high sugar levels. Controlling sugar intake is an…
Table of Content1 Accidental Discovery during a Charity Bike Ride 2 The Cleveland Clinic Study 3 Sustained Results Millions of adults in the United States live with the neurological disorder known as Parkinson’s disease. As the disorder progresses, seniors experience difficulty with physical movement and commonly develop involuntary tremors. Healthcare providers often…
Table of Content1 1. Dancing2 2. Woodworking3 3. Swimming4 4. Engaging in Photography5 5. Doing Yoga6 6. Volunteering Today’s seniors are more active than ever before, and the hobbies they pursue should reflect this. While the classic senior hobbies like knitting and bingo are still fun, modern technology and longer…
Table of Content1 1. Arrhythmia2 2. Congestive Heart Failure3 3. Peripheral Artery Disease4 4. Coronary Artery Disease5 5. Congenital Heart Disease6 6. Cardiac Arrest Heart disease includes a range of conditions that affect the cardiovascular system. Learning more about the types of heart disease can increase awareness of symptoms and…