Table of Content1 1. Promotes Good Heart Health2 2. Reduces Risk Factors in Diabetics3 3. Lowers the Risk of Pneumonia4 4. Prevents Root Decay5 5. Prevents Gum Disease6 6. Boosts Self-Esteem Proper dental care is important for everyone, but it’s particularly significant for older adults. It’s also one of the…
Table of Content1 Develop an Individual Strategy2 Combine Strategies3 Be Patient When taking care of an elderly loved one, communication is key, and it’s important to have a strategy to establish how effective communication will take place between you and your loved one. Rather than going into the situation unprepared,…
Table of Content1 Provide Transportation 2 Foster a Sense of Purpose 3 Create a Positive Self-Image 4 Promote Sensory Testing 5 Use Communication Technologies 6 Encourage Joining a Cause Many older adults in the United States end up living alone and facing isolation, which poses several physical, emotional, and cognitive health risks. However, there are…
Table of Content1 How Alcohol-Induced Dementia Develops2 Alcohol-Induced Dementia Symptoms3 Treatment Options 4 Roadblocks to Recovery Over the last 15 years, it’s estimated that alcohol abuse in seniors has escalated by more than 100 percent. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence reports that more than 2.5 million older adults…
Table of Content1 1. Get Plenty of Rest2 2. Stop Smoking3 3. Exercise4 4. Limit Alcohol Consumption5 5. Read6 6. Engage in Music-Related Activities7 7. Keep Learning Older adults who maintain active lifestyles can preserve their cognitive health and maintain many skills during their golden years. Therefore, you should find…
Table of Content1 Senior Spouses Are Tasked with Caregiving2 Sibling Conflicts Arise Over Shared Duties3 Sleep May Become Disrupted4 Communication Is More Challenging5 Everyone Is at Risk for Emotional Challenges People with Parkinson’s disease experience a slow progression of symptoms, such as tremors and freezing, that change their lives over…
Table of Content1 Poor Cardiovascular Health2 Certain Medications3 Head Injuries4 Sleep Deprivation5 Loneliness Research has shown that Alzheimer’s occurs secondary to the accumulation of beta-amyloid and tau proteins that adhere to and damage neurons in the brain. The tangles that develop also disrupt communication between the cells. The loss of…
Table of Content1 Heart Attack2 Heart Failure3 COPD4 Pneumonia5 Hip & Knee Replacements Seniors in their sixties and beyond have a greater chance of reentering the hospital within 30 days of discharge compared to all other age groups. However, over the past two decades, doctors, nurses, and other officials in…
Table of Content1 It Makes Decisions Easier2 A Lack of Power of Attorney Can Be Costly 3 Fighting among Family Members Can Be Prevented4 It May Be Needed to Make Important Medical Decisions A variety of health conditions can develop with age, making it difficult for some seniors to make important…
Table of Content1 Be Aware of Symptomatic Confusion 2 Prepare for the Weather3 Help Your Loved One Stay Healthy 4 Make Sure Decorations Are Safe Holidays are one of the best times for family members to enjoy spending time together. However, there are also additional safety risks present during this time of…