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…
Table of Content1 1. Nuts2 2. Red Grapes3 3. Legumes4 4. Fatty Fish5 5. Bananas6 6. Raspberries Heart conditions are some of the most common causes of poor health among seniors, so it’s important for them to keep their hearts as strong as possible. In addition to regularly exercising and…
Table of Content1 Type of Care2 Training and Supervision3 Caregiver Rotation4 Duration of Visits For the past several months, you’ve been worrying about your senior loved one’s ability to complete basic chores, take the correct dose of medicine, and drive safely when running errands or heading to appointments. If you…
Whether it’s for the purpose of making medical or financial decisions or becoming the primary decision maker, there are times when you may need to consider a power of attorney or guardianship for your senior loved one. Determining which document is appropriate starts with having a clear understanding of the…
Table of Content1 1. Look for Patterns2 2. Take Care of Basic Needs Ahead of Time3 3. Reduce Potential Distractions4 4. Do More Demanding Activities Earlier in the Day5 5. Stick to Regular Daily Routines6 6. Pay Attention to Sleep Habits7 7. Create a Calm, Soothing Environment It’s fairly common…
Table of Content1 1. Stop Viewing Healthy Food as Boring2 2. Keep Fresh Food Stocked3 3. Try Prepping Meals4 4. Share a Common Goal5 5. Grow a Garden6 6. Enjoy a Treat Now & Then Many seniors grew up being taught to view desserts as treats they got after they…
Table of Content1 See the Doctor2 Modify the Home3 Encourage Exercise4 Use Relaxation Techniques5 Assist with Daily Activities Though back pain can affect people of all ages, it’s more prevalent among elderly people due to conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and because of the higher risk of serious injury. If…