Table of Content1 1. Stay Aware with Remote Monitoring2 2. Encourage More Social Interaction3 3. Set Up Alarms & Reminders4 4. Reduce Fall Risks with Automated Lighting5 5. Use Smart Shoes to Address Wandering New technology is constantly being developed that enhances senior care. However, caregivers must be aware of…
Table of Content1 Visit Regularly2 Utilize Community Resources3 Provide Transportation Options4 Get a Pet5 Suggest Dining in Groups6 Encourage the Use of Assistive Devices Some seniors are at high risk for loneliness, isolation, and depression, which can significantly impact their overall wellbeing. If you have an elderly loved one and…
Table of Content1 Neglect2 Physical Abuse3 Financial Abuse4 Emotional Abuse Elder abuse may not be mentioned as often as child abuse, but it still occurs far too often. Seniors are susceptible to abuse because they often need help from those around them. There are many different forms of abuse seniors…
Table of Content1 Affordable Housing2 Healthcare Costs3 Prescription Costs4 Long-Term Care Needs For many seniors, the years after retirement aren’t always free from worry. Today’s seniors have a number of pressing concerns that can interfere with their physical and mental wellbeing. Understanding these concerns and knowing how to plan for…
Table of Content1 1. Arts and Crafts 2 2. Chair Volleyball 3 3. Cooking 4 4. Brain Games 5 5. Dancing Seniors can participate in several activities regardless of their health. However, elderly people who have physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges often begin therapeutic recreation. Here are 5 therapeutic activities to enhance your senior…
Table of Content1 Stay Hydrated2 Bathe Less Often3 Moisturize Immediately after Bathing4 Stay Out of the Sun5 Use a Humidifier in the Winter The skin is the body’s largest organ, and it’s arguably the most important because it acts as a shield to protect the more delicate internal organs. When…
Table of Content1 1. Ehaustion2 2. Unreasonable Demands3 3. Unrealistic Expectations4 4. Guilt5 5. Shifting Roles Caregivers may experience burnout throughout their time caring for elderly family members. Caregiver burnout has mental, physical, and emotional effects that may also come with a change in attitude. Burnout often occurs when caregivers…
Table of Content1 1. Enjoyable Exercise2 2. Increased Mobility3 3. Better Nutrition4 4. Intellectual Stimulation5 5. Emotional Satisfaction & Socialization For many seniors, there’s no better pastime than cultivating a green thumb. Whether your older loved one is tending a plot of vegetables in the backyard or growing flowers in…
Table of Content1 Make a List2 Do Some Research3 Learn about the Side Effects4 Use One Pharmacy5 Set Up Medication Reminders6 Talk to the Doctor & Pharmacist Most seniors take one or more daily medications for a variety of conditions, and keeping those medications organized can prevent them from taking…
Table of Content1 Smoking and Alcohol Use2 Diet & Exercise3 High Blood Pressure4 Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)5 Age, Gender, & Family History6 Stress A number of factors are known to have good predictive value for whether someone will have a stroke. Some of these involve a person’s inherited characteristics, while others…