Table of Content1 1. Loss of Independence2 2. Safety/Security Fears3 3. Loss of Memory4 4. Decreasing Health5 5. Financial Fears6 6. Lack of Familiar Routines7 7. Loss of Dignity8 8. No Longer Being Able to Drive From having more time to explore hobbies and interests to enjoying a broader range…
Table of Content1 Natural Changes in Energy Levels2 Dementia & Sleepiness3 Other Signs to Look For4 Getting Diagnosed While it’s perfectly natural for seniors to be occasionally drowsy, excessive sleepiness is something that should never be taken lightly. Overwhelming daytime sleepiness that impacts quality of life can be caused by…
Table of Content1 1. Bathroom Slips & Falls2 2. High Water Temperature3 3. Throw Rugs Lying Around4 4. Stairs without Safety Railings5 5. Cluttered Home6 6. Insufficient Lighting7 7. Uneven Sidewalks8 8. Poor Landscaping Preventative medicines, increasing lifespans, and assistance from family caregivers enable seniors to remain independent for longer….
Table of Content1 Eat Together2 Serve Visually Appealing Meals3 Provide Smaller Portions4 Make Familiar & Favorite Foods Though Alzheimer’s care typically focuses on mental issues, this neurodegenerative condition can also lead to additional health concerns. Many seniors with Alzheimer’s tend to feel weak because they cannot eat properly. Staying well-fed…
Table of Content1 1. Coloring2 2. Stamp Collecting3 3. Singing4 4. Playing Cards5 5. Blogging Hobbies can act as therapy for seniors. Many doctors believe engaging in fun activities goes a long way toward keeping older adults healthy and active, which is especially crucial for those who have limited mobility….
Table of Content1 Stiffness 2 Tenderness 3 Nodules 4 Deformity 5 Grinding Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints, which occurs when the immune system targets the body’s healthy tissues by mistake and attacks them. If you think your senior loved one has developed this form of arthritis,…
Table of Content1 1. Enhances Coordination2 2. Boosts Cognitive Health3 3. Maintains Physical Health4 4. Encourages Socialization5 5. Provides a Psychological Boost6 6. Accelerates Recovery People of different age groups often enjoy playing bingo. However, the game is especially popular among older adults. Whether played at home with loved ones…
Table of Content1 Determine the Causes of Food Allergies 2 Address Food Allergies 3 Consider Additional Therapeutic Options 4 Learn about Food Allergy Symptoms Late-onset food allergies can occur in people between the ages of 18 to 86. The older an individual is at the time of onset, the more severe the allergic…
Table of Content1 1. Enhance Sleep Hygiene2 2. Get More Exercise3 3. Find a New Passion4 4. Explore Social Opportunities5 5. Ditch Unhealthy Habits Energy levels tend to wane as a person ages, but that doesn’t mean your senior loved one must spend the golden years sitting down. When seniors…
Table of Content1 Use Apps to Track Calories2 Build Muscles with Weight Lifting3 Fill Up on Low-Calorie Foods4 Be Cautious of Artificial Sweeteners & Low-Fat Items5 Hydrate Regularly with Water Obesity is associated with heart attacks, diabetes, strokes, and a variety of other health conditions, so it’s important for seniors…