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…
Many people are surprised to hear some forms of dementia can be controlled or completely reversed with the proper treatments and lifestyle changes. Here’s a quick look at six of the most common causes of reversible dementia and a few steps older adults can take to reduce the risk of sudden cognitive decline. Nutritional Deficiencies As seniors grow older, it…
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, rigid muscles, lack of coordination, and pain. As the disease progresses, it eventually affects the entire body. There are many activities that can be therapeutic and help seniors as they learn to live with Parkinson's disease. Playing a Musical Instrument Music is good for the mind…
A large percentage of seniors who are discharged from the hospital typically make a repeat visit to the facility within a month. While health complications account for many readmissions, lack of education among seniors and family caregivers could also be the cause. However, families can use the following tips to be better informed so they can reduce the odds of…