If you take care of a senior loved one with Parkinson’s disease, you’ll likely run into at least a few challenges in the coming years. Seniors who have Parkinson’s often experience many different symptoms, and you’ll need to have a solid care plan in place if you want to take those issues in stride. Here are a few simple and…
Statistics indicate 20 to 30 percent of elderly people who’ve been hospitalized return to the hospital within a year after being discharged. Each new hospital stay can be detrimental for an older adult. There are many different reasons readmissions pose a risk for seniors. 1. Infections Elderly people often have weakened immune systems secondary to the aging process, so they’re…
If you care for a senior loved one with dementia, he or she may behave aggressively at times. One minute your loved one seems calm, and the next minute you wonder what just happened. Even if you know to expect the unexpected, when a loved one has dementia, aggressive acts can still catch you by surprise. Don't give up hope.…
If your senior loved one has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you need to come up with a long-term caregiving plan. Taking care of a senior with Alzheimer’s can be challenging, but you can do quite a bit to make your loved one’s life as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. With a few lifestyle changes and a solid plan in…
If your elderly loved one has been in the hospital recently, there's a good chance he or she will go back within 30 days. This is especially true for seniors with heart and lung problems or those who have had surgery on a hip or knee. Thankfully, doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff members are taking steps to keep older…
Staying physically and mentally active throughout the recovery process is essential to the health of senior stroke survivors. The mind and body need the stimulation to restore many of the functions lost due to the brain attack. Continue reading to learn about engaging at-home activities your elderly parent can do during stroke recovery. 1. Gardening Since your loved one is…
Parkinson’s is often referred to as a movement disorder, but the disease can affect the way people feel and act toward others. When the psychological impact goes unmanaged, it could lead to behavioral challenges and strained relationships. As a family caregiver, you should understand the emotional effects Parkinson’s has on your senior parent and what you can do to handle…
Confusion and memory loss are symptoms associated with dementia, and they can cause older adults to forget familiar places, people, and things. Memory loss can be stressful for seniors and their family caregivers, but staying mentally and physically active can strengthen the memory and reduce anxiety. Here are some activities that can provide support for seniors with memory loss. Puzzles…
Agitation and aggression are common in seniors as Alzheimer’s progresses. The combative behavior could be due to the symptoms of the disease worsening, or it may be brought on by poor care. As a family caregiver for an aging loved one with Alzheimer’s, you’ll need to learn more about the combative stage of the disease and how to manage it.…
Alzheimer’s is one of the most common types of dementia, and its progression can disrupt the daily lives of seniors and their caregivers. Getting seniors with Alzheimer’s disease to eat can be challenging because of swallowing difficulties, behavioral problems, and cognitive decline. As a family caregiver, you can use the following tips to encourage a loved one with Alzheimer’s to…