Table of Content1 1. Reduces Stress2 2. Boosts Heart Health3 3. Leads to Better Joint Health4 4. Helps with Weight Loss5 5. Staves Off Memory Loss Dance is an aerobic activity that could be just what your senior loved one needs to enhance his or her mental and physical health….
Table of Content1 1. Needle Crafting2 2. Gardening3 3. Gaming4 4. Birdwatching5 5. Reading6 6. Hiking7 7. Painting Having entertaining pastimes is an important part of making the golden years enjoyable. The right activities can keep the brain busy and provide something to look forward to, a creative outlet, and…
Table of Content1 Eat Plenty of Protein2 Use Small Weights for Workouts3 Find Ways to Adapt Exercises4 Watch Caloric Intake Having good muscular strength is important at any age, and it’s particularly useful for seniors. Older people who have good muscle tone tend to have fewer accidents and mobility issues….
Table of Content1 Primary Doctor Visits2 Special Tests3 Dentists and Eye Doctors4 Signs Immediate Medical Attention Is Needed Many people only see a doctor once every few years, which is a serious mistake seniors must avoid at all costs. Scheduling regular checkups is one of the best ways for older…
Table of Content1 1. Broken Bones2 2. Bone Infections3 3. Head Traumas4 4. Pulmonary Embolism5 5. Death Falling can lead to a variety of issues for seniors. The good news is there are ways to prevent falls, such as installing grab bars, adding adequate lighting to the home, removing clutter,…
Table of Content1 Dairy2 Protein and Levodopa3 Saturated Fats4 MAO-B Inhibitors and Tyramine Parkinson’s disease is linked to a dopamine deficit in the body. Because of this deficit, seniors with Parkinson’s should eat foods that increase dopamine production and avoid foods that exacerbate Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn more about which foods…
Table of Content1 1. Alzheimer’s Disease2 2. Vascular Dementia3 3. Parkinson’s Disease-Related Dementia4 4. Lewy Body Dementia5 5. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease6 6. Mixed Dementia Dementia is often thought of as a single condition that causes memory loss in seniors. However, dementia is more of an umbrella term for several medical conditions…
Table of Content1 Eat Healthy Meals2 Ensure Adequate Sleep3 Engage in Regular Exercise4 Increase Social Connections5 Develop a Support Network6 Set Aside Some “Me Time” As a devoted daughter, taking care of an aging parent provides a wealth of rewards. However, if you don’t make a point of taking care…
Table of Content1 1. Monitor Medications2 2. Prepare Therapeutic Foods3 3. Encourage Exercise4 4. Take Your Loved One to Medical Appointments5 5. Manage Weight6 6. Monitor Blood Glucose Levels Diabetes can raise the risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. When your senior loved one develops diabetes, ensure the disease is…
Table of Content1 1. Eye Pain2 2. Double Vision3 3. Reduced Peripheral Vision4 4. Changes in Reading Habits5 5. Unexplainable Bruises and Scratches Blindness can happen suddenly or build up over time. Family caregivers must monitor their elderly parents’ actions to determine if they’re experiencing any symptoms associated with vision…