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Statistics indicate up to 88 percent of older adults experience chronic pain. The natural aging process commonly causes weakening of the musculoskeletal system and leads to conditions that cause pain. Various medical conditions are also causative factors. There are a number of methods seniors can consider to address their pain. Take Medications Prescription and over-the-counter analgesic medications are commonly recommended…
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Listening to music can provide aging adults with many emotional, mental, and physical advantages even as the disease progresses. Your elderly parent can benefit from listening to a song, playing an instrument, or dancing along to a favorite tune. Below are some of the reasons seniors with Alzheimer’s should incorporate music into their daily lives. 1. Triggers Memories Because music…
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Many people know it’s a good idea to maintain a healthy lifestyle during any stage of life. Of course, this doesn’t mean some people don’t develop habits that are best avoided, especially ones that could present problems later in life, which is why we’re going to focus on some of the more common unhealthy habits older adults should avoid if…
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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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