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…
Table of Content1 Communicate2 Begin the Sorting Process3 Sell Valuables4 Find Help Whether it’s because of personal safety reasons or the need to move into a smaller living space, many seniors will eventually face the need to get rid of certain things they’ve acquired over the years. When your senior…
Table of Content1 Offer Suggestions2 Schedule Regular Activities3 Model Healthy Habits4 Make It Easy5 Encourage Cognitive Stimulation6 Add a Social Element Healthy habits are essential for a senior’s wellbeing, yet many seniors encounter mental and physical challenges that may make it challenging to eat, sleep, and exercise as recommended. As…
Table of Content1 1. Head Injuries2 2. Long-Term Vitamin B12 Deficiency3 3. Alcohol & Drug Abuse4 4. Poor Heart Health5 5. Genetics According to the Dementia Society of America, more than five million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s. There’s currently no known cure for this disorder, but seniors can…
Table of Content1 Physical Therapy Can Alleviate Symptoms 2 Watch for Non-Neurological Symptoms 3 Informing Other Family Members Is Important If your senior loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you’ll likely want to learn as much about the disease as possible so you can provide high-quality care. Your loved one’s doctor…