Table of Content1 1. Gardening2 2. Doing Yoga3 3. Engaging in Creative Arts4 4. Scrapbooking5 5. Joining a Senior Sports League6 6. Taking Cooking Classes Engaging in hobbies can be just as important for your senior loved one’s health as the foods he or she eats. Participating in healthy activities…
Table of Content1 1. Identify Mobility Aids2 2. Create a Clear Path through the Home3 3. Consider Home Modifications4 4. Explore Ways to Increase Mobility5 5. Provide Assistance with Daily Tasks Seniors with mobility issues often need assistance with their daily routines. Your senior loved one may have a temporary…
Table of Content1 1. Provide Reassurance2 2. Provide Social Activity3 3. Ensure Healthy Eating4 4. Prioritize Head Safety5 5. Promote Healthy Sleeping Habits Caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s can be a difficult job. There may be good days as well as bad. Family caregivers need to remain positive and…
Table of Content1 1. Chamomile2 2. Ginger Root3 3. Skullcap4 4. Feverfew & Bay Leaf5 5. Peppermint6 6. Szechuan Lovage7 7. Jamaican Dogwood8 8. Green Tea If your senior loved one lives with chronic or even sporadic migraines, it can interfere with his or her quality of life. While over-the-counter…
Table of Content1 1. Look for Senior Events in Your Area2 2. Consider Getting a Low-Maintenance Pet3 3. Explore Volunteer Opportunities4 4. Give Your Loved One a Makeover5 5. Encourage Enrolling in a Class6 6. Attend Social Activities with Your Parent The issue of senior isolation continues to be a…
Table of Content1 Don’t Sit Still2 Stay Hydrated3 Maintain a Healthy Weight4 Elevate the Legs5 Wear Compression Socks6 Wear Loose Clothing7 Monitor Food & Medication Older adults are at high risk for developing blood clots, which can lead to deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks, or strokes. According to healthcare experts,…
Table of Content1 1. Berries2 2. Sweet Potatoes3 3. Coconut4 4. Apples5 5. Walnuts6 6. Dark Chocolate7 7. Greek Yogurt Every health-conscious senior should try to eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. If they want to extend their life spans, seniors should make sure to include some longevity-extending…
Table of Content1 Determine the Reason for Loss of Appetite2 Set a Regular Schedule3 Prepare Finger Foods4 Serve Liquid Meals5 Provide Healthy Snacks6 Ensure Adequate Hydration Many aging adults have low appetite due to reasons ranging from changing taste buds to lack of exercise. If your senior loved one isn’t…
Table of Content1 Maintain a Healthy Weight 2 Prevent Constipation3 Don’t Smoke 4 Exercise the Abdominal Muscles 5 Don’t Strain Muscles A hernia occurs when an organ bulges through openings in tissues or muscles. This condition most commonly occurs in the abdomen when the intestines push through a weakened part of the abdominal…
Table of Content1 Therapeutic Massage2 Antidepressant Medication3 Magnesium-Rich Foods4 Propranolol If your parent is living with Parkinson’s, his or her doctor will develop a treatment plan based on the severity of your loved one’s symptoms. There are also things you can do at home for your loved one to augment…