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…
Table of Content1 Neuromas2 Bunions3 Achilles Tendinitis4 Sprained Ankles5 Stress Fractures Seniors are often at greater risk for foot injuries as their muscles lose mass and their bones become weaker. Vision or balance problems increase the risk of injury due to falls. In the majority of cases, minor injuries heal…
Table of Content1 Skip the Sugary Drinks2 Change Exercise Habits3 Use the RICE Method During Flare-Ups4 Try Natural Cooling Products5 Install a Dehumidifier Seniors who have chronic medical conditions often have a difficult time handling warm and humid weather. The heat not only makes it difficult to exercise, but it…
Table of Content1 1. Your Loved One’s Current Care Needs2 2. Resources You’ll Likely Need3 3. How Involved Other Family Members Can Be4 4. How You’ll Be Able to Juggle Other Responsibilities5 5. Your Own Perosnal Support System Becoming a family caregiver is often something done from a place of…
Table of Content1 1. Child Care2 2. Crafts3 3. Customer Service4 4. Teaching5 5. Virtual Assistant Many older adults aren’t ready to fully retire. As such, they might find opportunities to work full- or part-time. Working from home provides seniors with the chance to earn income without having the expenses…
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in using digital communication to keep in touch with family, participate in religious services, attend school, and get medical attention. It seems this way of staying connected has become the preferred way to do business in some circles. Individuals, families, and businesses…
Table of Content1 1. Getting Physical Activity2 2. Preparing Meals Weekly3 3. Owning Comfortable Furniture4 4. Using Large-Print Phones, Electronics, & Accessories5 5. Setting Reminders6 6. Monitoring Mental Health Daily living for the elderly can include challenging moments, but there are steps family caregivers can take to reduce these problems…