Table of Content1 1. Apples2 2. Bananas3 3. Cinnamon4 4. Honey If your senior loved one is like most aging adults, he or she has a veritable pharmacy in his or her kitchen. Tucked within the fridge and pantry are a bounty of foods with healing properties. Read on to…
Table of Content1 1. Dementia2 2. Cardiovascular Events3 3. Post-Op Complications4 4. Asthma5 5. Injury Hospital readmission rates are high among the elderly. Oftentimes, seniors are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge for the same conditions they were initially hospitalized for. Learn why readmission is common among…
Table of Content1 Find a Balance2 Volunteer3 Maintain Physical Health4 Fill the Calendar As retirement approaches, it’s only natural for older adults to get excited. After spending decades waking up early every morning, meeting office deadlines, and facing rush hour traffic, seniors deserve to relax. However, relaxing is easier said…
Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease tends to affect older adults, but it can also be diagnosed in people under the age of 60. After a diagnosis, one of the first questions you might ask is how long your senior loved one is expected to live. The truth is Parkinson’s disease isn’t fatal,…
Table of Content1 Stop Smoking2 Eat Healthy Foods3 Manage Stress Levels4 Attend Regular Doctor Visits Although heart disease affects many aging adults, lowering the risk isn’t impossible. Making healthy lifestyle choices is a great way for seniors to maintain good heart health. Here are some ways older adults can reduce…
Table of Content1 Visual Disturbances2 Physical Disability3 Exacerbating Factors4 Cognitive Impairment5 Emotional Wellbeing Nerves have a protective covering known as the myelin sheath. For unknown reasons, multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the sheath and creates plaque-like lesions. When this occurs, the normal transmission between nerves becomes disrupted or short-circuited, similar to…
Table of Content1 1. Choose Your Words Carefully2 2. Connect to a Recent Health Issue3 3. Mention Basic Services4 4. Involve Other Trusted Adults5 5. Give Your Loved One Some Time Your senior loved one has reached the point where you know he or she needs help. Yet your loved…
Table of Content1 Red Meat2 Processed Cheeses3 Cakes & Candies4 Alcohol Some foods boost brain function, but others can cause memory loss and lead to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Family caregivers need to educate their aging loved ones about the importance of healthy eating and create a list of foods…
Table of Content1 1. Degenerative Spine Disorders2 2. Diuretics3 3. Dementia4 4. Glaucoma5 5. Side Effects of Hip Replacement Surgery Seniors can experience balance issues as a result of preexisting medical conditions, side effects from prescription medications, and even psychological disorders. While balance issues in seniors aren’t unusual, they need…
Table of Content1 1. Obesity2 2. Excessive Alcohol Consumption3 3. Renal Disease4 4. High-Sodium Diet5 5. Pain Medication High blood pressure can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke in seniors. While the risk of high blood pressure may be greater in those with family histories of hypertension, other…