Your aging loved one may have once thought of retirement as a time to rest and pursue personal interests. Now that retirement is here, your parent may be apprehensive about how to make these years enjoyable. Your loved one can use the following tips to turn the retirement years into…
Taking care of multiple senior loved ones could be a stressful task if you don’t plan out your days and build a great support system. You need to tend to all of your parents’ needs if you want them to stay healthy and happy. Here are a few tips and…
As your senior loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease progresses, he or she will develop new symptoms, some of which can be challenging for you to manage, both physically and emotionally. To prepare you for the journey ahead, here are some of the more challenging symptoms associated with the progression of the…
Being a family caregiver can be a full-time job, and the responsibilities and time commitments can leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. While these may seem like inevitable side effects of caregiving, neglecting your personal health can lead to prolonged depression and health complications that threaten not only your physical…
As adults age, many of their skills begin to decrease, including their cognitive abilities. These changes are due to various reasons, such as side effects of medication, decreased activity, isolation, mental illnesses, and normal aging. The good news is family caregivers can help their senior loved ones boost their cognitive…
A number of infections are common in the senior population. As the immune systems of older adults are often compromised, illnesses in seniors have the potential to become more severe. As such, family members should ensure their elderly loved ones take the appropriate preventive measures to reduce the risk of…
As people get older, they value their independence more than almost anything else. With the help of a few supportive devices, it’s easier for seniors to continue living at home. Here are a few devices that can help seniors with their daily activities, even if they live alone. 1. Medical…
Though the exact cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown, there are certain risk factors that increase a person’s likelihood of developing this condition. Seniors can take these steps to mitigate cancer risks and promote pancreatic health. 1. Stop Smoking Smoking affects the DNA in pancreatic cells and causes genetic mutation,…
The pursuit of an active lifestyle—not to mention the physical and mental benefits associated with exercise—for seniors doesn’t come to an end just because of limited mobility. Although every senior is different, barriers to movement can usually be overcome with modified exercises and the selection of activities likely to promote…
Hearing loss can be challenging to manage on its own, and studies have revealed hearing loss may be directly linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Families providing care for their elderly loved ones need to be aware of the connections between these two conditions so they can take the…