Table of Content1 Set Realistic Goals 2 Express Your Emotions3 Ask for Help4 Set Aside Time for Fun Whether you help your senior loved one with errands a few hours after work each day or provide around-the-clock care in your own home, being a family caregiver can be an overwhelming and…
Table of Content1 Run with a Friend2 Walk New Routes before Running Them3 Avoid Running in Extreme Weather4 Don’t Wear Headphones5 Carry Medical ID Senior runners know few things are as exhilarating as a brisk run on a favorite trail. However, it’s important for family caregivers to keep in mind…
Table of Content1 1. Walking2 2. Chair-Based Exercises3 3. Swimming4 4. Dancing5 5. Cycling6 6. Tai Chi Living a sedentary lifestyle has been associated with developing high blood pressure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 400,000 people in the United States die each year due to hypertension….
Table of Content1 1. Sit-Stands2 2. Mini Squats with Support3 3. Crumpling Paper with Both Hands4 4. Wrist Curls5 5. Trunk Rotations Once they’ve passed their initial recovery, stroke survivors are typically advised to exercise for at least 15 to 20 minutes each day. The right exercises will be challenging…
Table of Content1 1. Multiple Prescription Medications2 2. Physical & Psychological Disabilities3 3. Frequent Emergency Room Visits4 4. Advanced Age5 5. Poverty6 6. COPD Hospital readmissions can cause new health issues for seniors and financial hardships for families. Most hospitals have programs in place to lower the risk of readmissions,…
Table of Content1 High Insulin Levels2 Prediabetics & High Blood Sugar 3 High Body Fat & High Blood Sugar 4 Controlling Blood Sugar Levels There’s growing evidence suggesting a link between high blood sugar and cancer. Researchers are specifically focusing on people who have type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by fluctuating…
Table of Content1 Exercising Based on Abilities 2 Staying Active around the House 3 Walking with Friends or Family Members 4 Trying Water-Based Exercises 5 More Tips for Preserving Mobility Retaining mobility is understandably a big part of maintaining as much independence as possible for older adults. Even seniors with conditions impacting their degree…
Table of Content1 Become Educated2 Take a Proper Approach3 Simplify Conversations4 Analyze Behaviors5 Demonstrate Compassion6 Have a Plan in Place The Alzheimer’s Association reports that approximately 15 million people in the United States care for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Most family caregivers likely…
Table of Content1 Fruits & Vegetables2 Lean Protein3 Nuts & Seeds4 Whole Grains5 Low-Fat Dairy Diet and exercise are essential for achieving and maintaining optimal health at any age. For seniors, it can be more challenging to strike the best balance between getting the nutrition they need while controlling the…
Table of Content1 Don’t Skip Meals2 Manage Stress3 Take Up Water Aerobics4 Stock the Pantry with Healthy Foods & Snacks5 Practice Better Sleep Hygiene Obesity increases the risk of many diseases in older adults. The excess weight can have a negative impact on the organs and body systems, which is…