Table of Content1 Schedule Wisely2 Take Your Time3 Involve Your Loved One4 Limit Choices5 Provide Simple Instructions6 Reduce Distractions Providing Alzheimer’s care requires flexibility, patience, and planning. Seniors with Alzheimer’s can become agitated when tasks that were once simple become difficult, and caregivers can become frustrated with the challenges of meeting…
Table of Content1 Reach Out to Other Family Members2 Don’t Turn Down Offers of Help3 Check in with Your Loved One’s Neighbors4 Have a Family Meeting5 Set Up a Reasonable Schedule6 Explore Options with In-Home Care Being a caregiver for a senior loved one can be both rewarding and challenging….
Table of Content1 Have the Conversation Early2 Be Patient3 Offer More Options4 Point Out Strengths It’s difficult for many seniors to accept assistance in their golden years. Aging adults often feel like their independence is slipping away, and they don’t want to be treated like children. As a family…
Table of Content1 Daily Activities2 Changes in Social Roles3 Communication Difficulties4 Feelings of Isolation Parkinson’s disease has many physical symptoms, ranging from tremors to a loss of balance. The social impact of the condition may be less visible, but it’s still an important consideration. Ahead, learn about the ways Parkinson’s…
Table of Content1 1. Inquire about Overnight Care after a Hospital Discharge2 2. Watch for New Infections & Skin Problems3 3. Assess Nighttime Mobility4 4. Find Out the Current Family Caregiver’s Schedule5 5. Ask if Your Loved One Has Any Worries at Night6 6. Stay Alert for Serious Safety Incidents…
Table of Content1 1. Poor Health Habits2 2. Lack of Social Support3 3. Finances4 4. Lack of Motivation5 5. High-Risk Illnesses6 6. Unsafe Living Conditions The real recovery process begins when seniors are released from the hospital. Most readmissions occur within the first 30 days after discharge, so make sure…
Table of Content1 What Are the Classic Signs & Symptoms?2 What Are the Common Stroke Symptoms in Women?3 How Are Stroke Symptoms Different for Men & Women? For years, researchers have claimed that men and women experience stroke symptoms differently. Studies of stroke warning signs highlight the fact that the…
Table of Content1 Try to Sleep on the Ground Floor2 Use Multisensory Fire Alarms3 Arrange for Someone to Check Fire Alarms Regularly4 Be Extra Cautious when Cooking5 Use Candles & Heaters Safely Fire safety is something most older adults have learned about their entire lives. While your aging loved one…
Table of Content1 1. Yoga2 2. Bike Riding3 3. Daily Stretches4 4. Musical Chairs5 5. Gardening Many aging adults spend a lot of their time sitting around on the couch or lying in bed, which can cause them to be sedentary. Keep your senior loved one physically active as he…
Table of Content1 Follow a Healthy Diet2 Eat Plenty of Garlic & Onions3 Spice Things Up with Ginger4 Increase Exercise5 Stop Bacteria6 Take a Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement With age, the immune system weakens. As a result, seniors often experience more frequent occurrences of colds, flu, and pneumonia than the average healthy…