A caregiver’s toolkit is a work in progress. Over time, you’ll find you need to add new strategies to your aging loved one’s care plan, or you might even need to remove a few. These tools are the most necessary ones every caregiver should have, and you can expect to…
Visiting your senior loved one is always a great opportunity to brighten his or her day and create new memories. While you want the primary focus of your visit to be positive, you may also need to use this as an opportunity to assess your loved one’s wellbeing. Looking for…
Seniors with dementia have difficulty remembering things, communicating, thinking clearly, and taking care of themselves, which could lead to many challenges for family caregivers. However, there are ways to make caregiving easier. Take a look at some of the things family caregivers should and shouldn’t do when caring for elderly…
Although there’s no cure for Parkinson’s, modifications can be made to your senior loved one’s daily life, such as taking up social and physical activities, that alleviate symptoms of the disease. Doing activities such as these can boost your loved one’s quality of life and keep him or her active…
Many households are filled with dangerous vapors and contagions. Regularly cleaning your aging loved one’s home will remove some of those toxins, but there could still be lingering contaminants in hidden spaces. Here are four allergens, carcinogens, and germs all caregivers should be aware of and a few steps that…
Ongoing mental stimulation is especially important for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. A fun way to provide this type of stimulation is with music. Seniors with Alzheimer’s generally prefer tunes that were popular when they were between the ages of 18 and 25, since…
Nearly 30 percent of seniors over the age of 65 fall at least once a year. In addition to impacting a senior’s physical health, these accidents can also take a toll on their mental and emotional health. Here’s a closer look at eight of the most common fall-related injuries in…
Diabetes can raise your senior loved one’s risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disorders. Fortunately, diabetes-related health disorders can be prevented through lifestyle changes and seeing the physician on a regular basis. Here are some steps to take if your parent develops diabetes. Carefully Monitor Blood Glucose Monitoring blood…
Common misconceptions about retirement make it easy to overlook the fact that seniors can feel a great deal of stress. Stress can be especially overwhelming for seniors, as it can exacerbate health problems and make it difficult to adapt to new living arrangements. While some sources of stress are easy…
Musculoskeletal pain is any type of pain affecting the bones, tendons, ligaments, and/or muscles. While this pain can affect people of any age, it’s especially concerning for seniors, as many dismiss body aches and joint pain as a normal part of aging and avoid seeking treatment. Chronic musculoskeletal pain can…