Alzheimer’s is a concern for many seniors because it has many potential causes, which makes it difficult to prevent. However, identifying and understanding its major risk factors gives them a better chance of preventing the disease. Here are some common risk factors for Alzheimer’s and tips on what your aging…
Table of Content1 1. Face the Guilt Head-On2 2. Use Guilt as a Roadmap3 3. Meet Personal Needs4 4. Talk about It5 5. Take Steps to Avoid Outbursts Painful feelings are a natural consequence of caregiving. When caregivers experience guilt, they shouldn’t react by dwelling on their feelings of shame…
Table of Content1 Research the Specific Type of Dementia2 Build a Professional Medical Team3 Start Tracking Symptoms Immediately4 Inform Family Members & Close Friends5 Finalize Legal & Financial Paperwork Just because your aging loved one has been diagnosed with dementia doesn’t mean he or she can’t live a happy and…
Table of Content1 1. Medication Side Effects Can Be Worse than the Symptoms2 2. It Takes Time to Find the Right Treatment3 3. Exercise Is Important4 4. Parkinson’s Affects More than Just Motor Skills5 5. Support Groups Are Valuable Resources6 6. It’s Important to Look Ahead Families are often left…
Table of Content1 Determine the Necessary Care Level2 List Expected Duties3 Get Financial Assistance4 Make Special Requests5 Decide on an Agency or an Independent Caregiver The decision to opt for in-home care for an elderly parent includes finding the right caregiver. It’s a process that can be time-consuming and even…
Table of Content1 1. WebMD2 2. CleverMind3 3. Messenger4 4. Pillboxie5 5. Kindle6 6. Words with Friends Older adults all around the world are taking advantage of smartphone apps. Some mobile apps provide entertainment for elderly people, while others can save their lives. Take a look at these popular apps…
Table of Content1 1. Steps2 2. Bathrooms3 3. Appliance Fires4 4. Choking on Food5 5. Medication Issues6 6. Sun Exposure7 7. Poisonous Plants & Dangerous Garden Tools8 8. Common Land Hazards One of the top priorities for family caregivers should be to create safe living environments for their senior loved…
Table of Content1 1. Lack of Energy2 2. Cognitive Decline3 3. Digestive Problems4 4. Inability to Heal Properly5 5. Weight Fluctuation Eating a nutritious diet is vital for an older adult’s immune system, heart health, cognitive abilities, and more. Therefore, family caregivers need to monitor their senior parents’ eating habits…
Table of Content1 Boost Cognitive Function & Memory2 Pursue Subjects of Interest3 Increase Social Interaction4 Exchange Knowledge Though some seniors have physical health conditions that deserve attention, it’s just as important to focus on their mental and emotional wellbeing. Many aging adults are choosing to go back to school after…
Table of Content1 Anger2 Rationalizing3 Attempts to Cover Up Challenges4 Refusal to Seek Treatment5 Continuing to Place Themselves at Risk6 Isolation Denial is a powerful psychological tool sometimes used as a defense mechanism until a person can get used to a new health diagnosis. However, seniors who are in denial…