Table of Content1 1. Try Color Therapy 2 2. Eat Crunchy Snacks 3 3. Cuddle with Pets 4 4. Dance5 5. Use Aromatherapy 6 6. Let Off Steam Providing your senior loved one with home care can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be a stressful task. You need to focus time…
Table of Content1 Continue to Invest Whenever Possible2 Create an Exact Budget and Update It Regularly3 Minimize Healthcare Expenses by Staying Healthy4 Learn to Embrace Technology5 Consider Speaking with a Professional No one wants to experience financial woes a few years into their retirement, but this situation is becoming more…
Table of Content1 1. Keep an Emergency Care Kit in Your Car2 2. Increase Communication with Shared Journal Apps3 3. Automate Your Loved One’s Home4 4. Encourage Relaxation with Flameless Candles5 5. Highlight Steps with Colored Tape6 6. Streamline Personal Hygiene Care7 7. Provide Grips for Your Loved One Caregivers…
Table of Content1 Taste2 Smell3 Touch4 Sound5 Sight Sensory stimulation can be helpful for seniors with dementia. By activating their senses, caregivers can help seniors communicate, recall memories, and live in the moment. Here are a few ways caregivers can use sensory stimulation to boost cognitive health in seniors with…
Table of Content1 1. Protects the Joints2 2. Stimulates the Brain3 3. Controls Stress Levels4 4. Promotes Weight Loss5 5. Prevents Slips and Falls6 6. Leads to Better Sleep Quality7 7. Boosts Mood As adults age, exercise becomes just as important for the mind as it is for the body….
Table of Content1 1. Taboo2 2. Upwords3 3. Scrabble4 4. Words with Friends5 5. Catch Phrase6 6. Pass the Bomb As adults grow older, they may experience some degree of cognitive decline, and their brain functions can also change. However, your senior loved one can slow cognitive decline by staying…
Table of Content1 1. Enlist Others to Help2 2. Start the Event Early3 3. Select a Spacious Venue4 4. Mix Up the Music5 5. Add a Few Games6 6. Make the Event Open to All Hosting a prom for seniors gives them the chance to relive old memories, and some…
Table of Content1 Causes of Familial Alzheimer’s2 Onset of FAD Symptoms3 Risk Factors for Familial Alzheimer’s4 Genetic Testing In the Oscar-nominated film Still Alice, Julianne Moore portrays a woman diagnosed with a rare type of Alzheimer’s disease. The condition is known as familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD), and it is believed…
Table of Content1 Address Oral Hygiene Challenges2 Manage Toileting and Incontinence Issues3 Provide Help with Shaving4 Arrange for Assistance with Bathing5 Offer Help with the Finishing Touches Hygiene and grooming becomes especially important during the senior years when people are more vulnerable to infections and skin irritations. However, managing certain…
Table of Content1 1. Balancing Multiple Responsibilities2 2. Increased Isolation3 3. Neglecting Personal Needs4 4. Lack of Control5 5. Unreasonable Goals or Expectations6 6. Guilt Over Personal Feelings7 7. Lack of Support from Others Many family caregivers dedicate their time and resources to helping their loved ones age in the…