Table of Content1 1. Be Truthful 2 2. Listen to Their Thoughts 3 3. Prepare Them for Bad Times 4 4. Develop Family Activities 5 5. Remind Them They Are Loved Managing the effects of dementia can be difficult for everyone involved, including children. Although your first reaction may be to avoid telling your…
Table of Content1 Head for the Shade2 Apply Sunscreen Properly 3 Dress Appropriately 4 Plan Activities Carefully 5 Check on Medications The warm weather provides an opportunity for seniors to go outside and enjoy nature. Being around nature can boost mood, alleviate depression, and provide the chance to take up healthy hobbies like…
Table of Content1 1. Overnight Oats2 2. Egg Muffins3 3. Protein-Rich Breakfast Burritos4 4. Avocado Toast5 5. Smoothie Switching to a nutritious diet is often the first line of defense against ailments ranging from IBS to the common cold. However, preparing a healthy and complete meal first thing in the…
Table of Content1 1. Drawing 2 2. Listening to Music3 3. Working in the Garden4 4. Helping with Household Chores 5 5. Watching Old Family Videos 6 6. Listening to Audiobooks 7 7. Baking Family Recipes A dementia diagnosis shouldn’t prevent seniors from enjoying their favorite activities or taking up new hobbies. Family caregivers…
Table of Content1 Encourage Wearing Sunscreen Daily2 Talk About Staying Indoors During Peak Sunlight Times3 Suggest Covering Up When Outdoors4 Discuss the Dangers of Sunbathing5 Watch for Suspicious Spots or Growths Skin cancer is a very real concern for the elderly. It’s estimated that about 40 to 50 percent of…
Table of Content1 1. Schedule a Massage2 2. Visit a Caregiver Support Group3 3. Do Something New4 4. Catch Up with an Old Friend5 5. Go for a Hike6 6. Read a Book7 7. Tackle an Enjoyable Task After spending many weeks or months caring for your senior loved one,…
Table of Content1 Ask for Assistance 2 Protect Your Emotional Health 3 Continue Practicing Self-Care 4 Use Local Resources Caring for a spouse can be difficult, especially for older adults who need to manage their own health. Watching a spouse age can put mental and emotional strain on seniors. However, there are a…
Table of Content1 Eggs2 Beans3 Low-Fat Dairy Products4 Nuts5 Turkey A protein deficiency can lead to several health conditions, including a compromised immune system, chronic fatigue, decreased appetite, blood sugar spikes, and joint pain. Caregivers need to make sure their aging loved ones are eating plenty of high-protein meals and…
If you are caring for an aging loved one, you might already be taking measures to reduce his or her risk of dementia. What you might not be doing, however, is taking similar measures for yourself, especially if you smoke, avoid social interaction and physical activity, or engage in other…
Table of Content1 1. Exercising2 2. Doing Creative Projects3 3. Spending Time Outdoors4 4. Reading5 5. Watching Movies Seniors with limited mobility don’t have to be isolated or inactive, and family members can encourage them to engage in fun activities. Here are a few safe and fun hobbies older adults…