Many seniors prefer to live in their homes as they age instead of moving in with family and friends, downsizing, or choosing to reside in retirement facilities or nursing homes. This is an excellent option for aging adults who have the support they need to maintain their safety and good health. Below are some tips family caregivers can use to…
Older animals make the best companions for seniors. In some cases, pets are the only companions aging adults have. Being a pet owner could enhance your elderly loved one’s health. Here are some of the benefits seniors can gain when they adopt and spend time with senior pets. 1. Avoid Exerting Too Much Energy Older pets aren’t as energetic and…
Taking on the role of family caregiver can enhance your bond with your senior loved one, but it can also lead to many sacrifices. Caregivers generally readjust their daily schedules based on their loved ones' needs. Below are some of the most common sacrifices family caregivers make and ways you can manage each situation. 1. Less Socialization Maintaining close friendships…
Dementia is a progressive condition that leads to issues with memory, communication, comprehension, and reasoning for older adults. Although there’s no cure, there are healthy lifestyle choices aging adults can make to slow dementia’s progression. Learn how quickly dementia can progress and what can be done to slow it down. Progression Factors The effects and progression rate of dementia vary…
A stroke can be a truly dangerous medical condition, but sometimes a stroke is so minor a senior doesn’t even realize he or she is having one. This is called a silent stroke, and they’re surprisingly common. Roughly 10 percent of all people have had one or more silent strokes. The idea of a silent stroke may sound scary, but…
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women in the United States, and it can affect them in different ways. Here’s a closer look at some of the warning signs for each gender and a few steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing heart disease. A Closer Look at…
The senior years represent a time when there should be more opportunities to enjoy life. Spending time with loved ones, traveling, and engaging in new hobbies are just a few things seniors can look forward to doing after retirement. Staying healthy is the best way for older adults to make sure they can do all of the things they’ve always…
Balancing caregiving duties and other responsibilities may be overwhelming at times, yet caregivers manage to be there for their aging loved ones. While you may have to address your loved one’s needs on a prompt basis, it’s also important to remember daily stress can lead to caregiver burnout. These seven strategies might help you prevent stress when providing care for…
Hospital delirium is one of the most common types of complications seniors face when they have health issues that require hospitalization for any length of time. This condition is marked by symptoms that include confusion, agitation, and hallucinations. Your senior loved one might also experience varying levels of consciousness. He or she might be wide awake and alert one day…
If your aging parent lives alone, making meals ahead of time can help him or her eat well throughout the week. Because many seniors have diminished appetites or special dietary needs, preparing healthy meals may be difficult for them. You can make the following meals for the week ahead to make your parent’s life easier. 1. Smoothie Packs Preparing smoothies…