Table of Content1 1. Reduce Heart Attack Risk2 2. Alleviate COPD Symptoms3 3. Lower Cancer Risk4 4. Prevent Capillary Damage5 5. Lower Cholesterol6 6. Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure It’s never too late to quit smoking. Even seniors can obtain health benefits from smoking cessation. Here are six reasons your senior…
You’ve probably heard red wine has certain health benefits for the elderly when consumed in moderation. While that holds true in many ways, there are also special considerations older adults should take into account when drinking alcohol. A professional caregiver can encourage your loved one to make healthy choices that…
Table of Content1 1. Serve Familiar Foods2 2. Encourage Independence3 3. Serve Easy-to-Eat Foods4 4. Make Meals Social Events5 5. Serve Small & Frequent Meals The symptoms of dementia can make eating and other daily activities challenging for the elderly. While seniors in general experience diminished appetites, dementia can also…
Table of Content1 1. Get Help2 2. Keep Your Loved One Involved3 3. Include Your Loved One in Important Decisions4 4. Make Changes5 5. Be Realistic The neurological disorder known as Parkinson’s is common in adults over the age of 60 due to a combination of external and genetic factors….
Table of Content1 Look through Photo Albums2 Learn Something New Together3 Volunteer Together4 Attend a Sporting Event5 Start a Garden6 Start a New Family Tradition There’s nothing more rewarding than spending time with an aging loved one. Family members have the chance to build a stronger bond with a parent…
Table of Content1 1. Follow a Healthier Diet2 2. Cherish Personal Relationships3 3. Soak Up the Sun4 4. Prevent Common Accidents5 5. Pick Up a New Hobby6 6. Get Routine Health Screenings7 7. Learn to Manage Emotions With new advances being made in the field of medicine, there’s no reason…
Table of Content1 Boost Memory2 Bond with Family Members3 Gain a Sense of Purpose4 Remember Important Life Lessons5 Renew a Former Interest During the golden years, a walk down memory lane can offer many benefits for a senior’s mental and emotional health. Here are a few reasons your elderly loved…
Table of Content1 Genetics2 Aging3 Gender4 Parkinson’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, followed by Lewy body dementia. Older adults who develop Lewy body dementia have large amounts of protein deposits known as Lewy bodies in their nerve cells. These proteins can increase memory loss and…
Table of Content1 Living in the Reality of Dementia2 Habilitation Therapy3 Information Processing & Unpleasant Truths In most cases, telling a lie is unwise. However, in dementia care, lying is sometimes the kindest thing caregivers can do. Lying is also a key component of habilitation therapy, a mode of dementia…
Table of Content1 1. Knee Curls2 2. Toe Stands3 3. Leg Stretches4 4. Leg Extensions5 5. Walking on Sand Falling can have serious consequences for seniors, which means they should try to do everything in their power to prevent such incidents. Exercising has proven to be effective in helping elderly…