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Exercise is vital to a senior’s health because it can boost quality of life and stave off various age-related conditions. Developing a realistic plan is the best way to keep your elderly parent physically active in the senior years. Below are some tips family caregivers can use to help their loved ones start exercise programs and stick with them. Ask…
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Most people associate dementia-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s with memory loss and cognitive decline. But individuals with dementia may also have behavioral issues that might include sudden anger and other unexpected mood changes. If you’re a caregiver for a senior loved one with dementia, these outbursts can be understandably unsettling and, at times, frustrating. Instead of instinctively reacting, refocus and…
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From getting a much-needed break to recharge and refresh to having more time to take care of other responsibilities without feeling guilty, there are many ways family caregivers can benefit from respite care, and it offers just as many appealing benefits for older adults in need of regular assistance when family caregivers aren’t available. Below you’ll find some of the…
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Affecting 80–85 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), idiopathic (lacking a known origin) Parkinson’s is the most common form of this disease. If you’re caring for a senior loved one with this common type of PD, you may have concerns about his or her life expectancy. Parkinson’s itself isn’t fatal, but it is a progressive disorder. The short answer…
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Having the occasional unhealthy treat isn’t going to give anyone Alzheimer’s, but there are some foods that can negatively impact brain health when consumed regularly. Older adults who have a family history of Alzheimer’s should make sure most of their meals are made up of nutrient-dense dishes and ingredients. They might also want to avoid these six foods that could…
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Whenever blood flow to part of the brain is stopped due to a broken vessel or a blockage caused by a blood clot, a stroke occurs. This health condition is more common among seniors, but it can happen to anyone at any time. Understanding what happens in the brain right after a stroke occurs can help people be prepared if…
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Families need all the support they can get when they work together to help their senior loved ones age in place. In addition to neighbors and friends, families also rely on respite care to help them meet their loved ones’ needs. These five benefits of adding respite care to your family’s support network can make caring for your loved one…
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Communication is important during each stage of the stroke recovery process. While your senior loved one may not be able to fully speak yet, he or she still has a lot of thoughts to share. These five communication apps can be useful for helping your loved one continue to interact with his or her medical team and family until he…
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that affects an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Though genetics plays a role in determining who develops the condition, research has found ways to both prevent and slow the progression of the disease. If your senior loved one is at risk of developing the condition, these natural methods may prevent it. Exercise Regularly Medical…
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Aging adults with dementia experience frustration, anxiety, and distress just like every other adult. In those with dementia, these feelings can manifest themselves with the aging adult acting angry, agitated, and/or aggressive. Help your senior loved one calm down and figure out the reason behind the behavior with these five tips. 1. Mimic the Distress Though this method may seem…
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