While there’s something to be said for eating more raw veggies, reducing sugar intake, and avoiding starchy foods, it’s just as important for seniors to have a general idea of how to approach selecting foods and planning and preparing meals. Here are a few food rules you and your senior…
Having a stroke is a major life-changing event, and people who have survived cerebral vascular accidents are at the highest risk for experiencing second strokes. Fortunately, regular checkups with their doctors and participation in the following lifestyle changes can help seniors recover more quickly and avoid having recurrent strokes. The…
Grandparents can play an integral role in the lives of their grandchildren. Although teenagers are maturing and developing their own interests, grandparents can still find common ground for the two generations to spend time together. There are several ways seniors can bond with their teen grandchildren. 1. Enjoy a Movie…
Heart disease claims the lives of 500,000 women every year. It’s one of the leading causes of death in women 65 years of age and older, and it’s also one of the main reasons behind disability in senior women. Although women tend to develop heart problems later than men, both…
Physical and social activities can increase balance, mobility, gait, and mental health in aging adults living with Parkinson’s disease. Family caregivers need to find interesting activities their aging loved ones can do without putting their health in jeopardy. Here are some activities that are safe for seniors with Parkinson’s. 1….
After a senior parent is diagnosed with dementia, you may feel it’s your responsibility to step in and provide ongoing care. While being the primary caregiver is admirable, it’s also challenging, and there are certain truths you’ll discover along the way. 1. Flexibility Is Key Your loved one will have…
Today’s aging adults benefit from living in the most advanced time for healthcare and technology. Yet life isn’t all roses for older adults, who also must still contend with the issues that affect everyone as they age. These are the six most common challenges seniors face today along with a…
According to a study published in The Journal of Primary Prevention, social isolation can have a big impact on health in seniors. Isolation increases the risk of falling, developing a dementia-related condition, and being readmitted to the hospital. If you’re caring for an older loved one who isn’t as social…
There are a variety of nursing homes and retirement facilities seniors can choose for receiving care, but many prefer to stay in their own homes or the homes of family members or close friends. If your senior loved one will be moving in with you, the home needs to be…
While most people are familiar with the most obvious symptoms of Alzheimer’s, the disease often comes with non-cognitive symptoms, including a few that develop long before memory loss is apparent in seniors who eventually develop the disease. In fact, 90 percent of people with Alzheimer’s are affected by non-cognitive symptoms…