Five Tips to Help Stimulate Your Senior’s Appetite
Without much of an appetite, your senior isn’t getting nutrients that she needs badly in order to keep herself going. She might start to lose weight or even become malnourished. If you can stimulate her appetite, that can help immensely in getting her to eat more. Try Some New Spices. There are a whole lot…
Read MoreHAPPY VALENTINES DAY
Valentines Day, also called Saint Valentines Day is celebrated annually every February 14th. The day of romance is named for a Christian martyr and dates to the 5th century but has origins in the roman holiday Lupercalia. Originating as a western Christian feast day honoring early saints named Valentinus. Valentine’s day evolved into a day…
Read MoreDo You Suspect Hearing Loss in Your Elderly Relative?
Most people never think much about their hearing until something happens to it. That includes aging adults dealing with hearing loss. As one of the more common conditions in old age, elderly adults have a lot of treatment options once the condition is diagnosed. However, too many seniors delay seeing a doctor about their hearing…
Read MoreFive Senior Skin Care Tips for Cold Weather
Winter weather gives your senior’s skin a tough time. These ideas can help you to keep her skin soft and smooth without overwhelming it with heavy lotions she might not need. Consider a Humidifier. Winter skin is often dry and irritated, so you have to add moisture back to it. One reason for this, besides…
Read MoreFEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 4 people die of heart disease per year. Heart disease can be prevented by making healthy choices, managing health conditions, and living heart healthy lives. American Heart Month can make a difference by raising awareness about heart disease and encourage people…
Read MoreFour Reasons You Need to Manage Your Own Chronic Pain
Caregivers are notorious for ignoring their own health issues in favor of taking care of their family members. But some issues, like chronic pain, just can’t be ignored for very long at all. It may be time for you to find a better way to deal with your chronic pain so that you can take…
Read MoreFAQs About Senior Dance Classes
As they grow older, many elderly adults become much less active. Age-related health issues such as illness, injury, disease, and the overall aging process can prevent them from engaging in exercise like they should. In many cases, their motivation to exercise is low or they must depend on family caregivers and elderly care providers for…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolution: Exercise for Caregivers
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Most people have the desire to stay healthy and in shape via exercise, but time and resources often interfere. Family caregivers are especially limited in when and where they can fit in some exercise. Because of their time-consuming and often overwhelming responsibilities in…
Read MoreHelping Aging Parents Prepare a Hospital Overnight Bag
Most likely, your elderly mom or dad will end up with a hospital visit or two, from a routine procedure to an emergency stay. Because this can be a stressful time for everyone involved, it’s a good idea to prepare ahead of time to alleviate some of the confusion and anxiety that is sure to…
Read MoreSeniors with COPD May Need In-Home Care
When an elderly adult is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, it is the beginning of a series of treatments to help control the symptoms of the condition. Seniors who have previously lived independently in their own home may need more help around the house and with self-care than before. How Does COPD…
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