Apples have many health benefits for the elderly. To make sure your senior loved one eats enough of this tasty fruit, you may need to come up with some creative ideas to keep meals interesting for him or her. Here are some clever suggestions for including apples in your loved one’s diet. Cinnamon Chutney …
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Making long-term fitness plans is important for seniors, but it’s easy to get frustrated when it takes time to get clear results. When the effects of a healthy decision are felt more quickly, the experience can be rewarding and encouraging. Here are a few suggestions to help your elderly loved one start getting fit today. …
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The effects of strokes in seniors can vary widely among individuals. While some people only experience mild residual symptoms, such as subtle vision problems or minor gait alterations, others are debilitated by severe aftereffects. These aftereffects may include total paralysis, blindness, the inability to speak and swallow, and severe cognitive deficits. Here are the top …
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Family caregivers often put off basic tasks when their senior loved ones need more care. Washing your loved one’s soiled linens and clothing may leave you with little time to tend to your other family members. Or you might notice dishes piling up in your sink when your loved one’s kitchen stays pristine. In-home respite …
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A dementia diagnosis often generates anxiety about the future. However, knowing about your senior loved one’s health condition means you’ve already made a huge step toward caring for his or her needs. Now, you can continue to build upon your knowledge by using these strategies to start managing your loved one’s care. 1. Give Yourself …
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As a selfless family caregiver, you’re amazing, diligent, and resilient. Yet over time, stress from the daily challenges you face may build. If you feel utterly weary and disheartened, you could be approaching a state of burnout. Here are signs of this depleting condition and how to avoid it. Physical Clues Feeling washed out …
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As a family caregiver, helping an aging loved one with Alzheimer’s maintain his or her physical, mental, and emotional health is an essential aspect of caregiving, and so are your personal needs. Therefore, it’s best to develop and maintain an effective plan, especially as Alzheimer’s progresses and becomes more challenging. The tips below could lead …
Many families want their elderly loved ones to be able to age in place without assistance, hoping it boosts their parents’ mental and physical strength. However, receiving help from family members or professional caregivers doesn’t take away seniors’ privacy and independence. It could keep them safe and slow the aging process. Therefore, monitoring your loved …
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We all expect the holidays to be full of time spent with loved ones, family dinners, and gift-giving. But this year, we understand the holidays may be less than ideal for most of us. For seniors, the social distancing compounded by Holiday Blues could make the holidays even lonelier. More than 30 percent of senior …
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Staying in this winter season has its perks, one of which is experimenting in the kitchen. Crockpot meals are a wonderful way to make enough for a few days’ leftovers. These dishes are also great options for multitaskers who want to do it all while staying at home! With not much active time involved, these …
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