Table of Content1 1. Stay Physically Active2 2. Avoid High-Cholesterol Foods3 3. Stop Smoking4 4. Get Plenty of Rest5 5. Visit the Doctor Regularly Living a healthy lifestyle is vital to a senior’s mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Poor habits can cause severe health problems and reduce independence, among other…
Table of Content1 Atrial Fibrillation2 Hormone Replacement Therapy3 Inactivity4 Smoking Statistics indicate approximately 800,000 people in the United States each year have strokes, which remain the fifth leading reason for death in the country. Although there are different types of strokes, when these events occur, blood rich in oxygen and…
Table of Content1 1. Eat Healthy2 2. Take a Day Off to Relax3 3. Redecorate4 4. Participate in a Hobby5 5. Exercise Regularly6 6. Spend Time with Friends When you’re a caregiver, you spend most of your time thinking of your aging loved one and making sure his or her…
Table of Content1 Oatmeal2 Blueberries3 Eggs4 Avocado5 Spinach Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and seniors can really make it count by including a healthy variety of foods. Eating foods that are high in vitamins and nutrients not only reduces the risk of age-related conditions such as…
Table of Content1 Females Are More Susceptible to Alzheimer’s2 Different Genders Have Different Symptoms3 Women with Alzheimer’s Disease May Have a Higher Quality of Life4 Behavioral Changes Are More Likely in Men5 Women May Benefit More from Social & Cognitive Stimulation One thing many people don’t understand about Alzheimer’s disease…
Table of Content1 1. Walking & Other Aerobic Exercise2 2. Balance Exercises3 3. Strength Training4 4. Water-Based Exercises besides Swimming5 5. Yoga If you’re providing some type of care for a 70-year-old woman, it’s safe to assume you want your senior loved one to be as healthy as possible for…
Table of Content1 Mentally Stimulating Activities2 Physical Activities3 Social Activities4 Relaxation Activities A study in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that people with dementia had fewer issues with repetitive questioning, agitation, and other challenging behaviors when they were involved in activities that matched their interests and skill levels….
Table of Content1 Increased Pain & Fatigue2 Greater Risk of Serious Diseases3 Reduced Mobility4 Less Socialization If you have no personal experience with chronic inflammation, you may not be aware of the many ways it could be affecting your senior loved one’s health. Your loved one may be experiencing some…
Table of Content1 Focus on Accessibility2 Encourage Taking a Computer Course3 Start Simple4 Teach Online Etiquette Technology has made it possible for seniors to prevent isolation by connecting with others on social media, and more seniors every day are learning the many benefits of communicating with friends and family online….
Table of Content1 1. Being Confused about Time or Place2 2. Increased Reliance on Memory Aids3 3. Difficulty Holding a Conversation4 4. Challenges with Problem-Solving5 5. Challenges with Familiar Routines6 6. Withdrawal from Normal Activities Memory loss is the most obvious symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are many other…