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…
Table of Content1 Exposure to Sunlight2 The Calming Effects of Nature3 Exercise4 Bacteria in the Soil Stress can affect seniors for a variety of reasons, and improperly managed stress can lead to more severe health conditions. Because of this, it’s important to find constructive ways to avoid these emotions. Oftentimes,…
Table of Content1 Focus on Nutrition2 Avoid Smoking3 Exercise4 Protect the Eyes while on the Computer As seniors age, their eyesight tends to get weaker, and their eyes have a harder time focusing, seeing colors, and adjusting to light. However, there are several easy things you can do to promote…
Table of Content1 1. Follow Normal Guidelines2 2. Be Prepared3 3. Check Devices4 4. Choose a Private Space5 5. Ask Questions & Repeat Instructions Reducing the costs of healthcare and increasing access and convenience are some of the benefits of telehealth. The services can also reduce some of the burden…
Table of Content1 Tofu for Breakfast2 Soy Smoothies for Lunch3 Edamame for a Snack4 Soy Burgers for Dinner Because people sometimes eat less as they age, it’s important for seniors to make sure every bite contains valuable nutrients. Soy provides lean protein and many other nutrients and can make a…
Table of Content1 1. Encourage Activity2 2. Monitor Symptoms3 3. Be Patient & Supportive4 4. Learn More Depression is one of the most common problems among aging adults, with more than 7 million elderly people diagnosed and treated for depression each year. Seeing a senior loved one experience depression can…
Table of Content1 1. Eat Healthier2 2. Exercise More3 3. Do Mental Workouts4 4. Socialize Often5 5. Get Plenty of Sleep Dementia develops for several reasons. The biological factors involved interfere with normal neuron communication, which prevents thought processes from occurring normally. There are several ways seniors can stop dementia…