According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although the risk of developing heart disease increases with age, there are many things your elderly loved one can do to keep his or her heart healthy. Here are a…
Dignity is a powerful emotion that helps seniors feel as though their lives have value. The changes that occur in the senior years could cause your elderly parent’s dignity to be replaced by a sense of futility and embarrassment. Since everyone undergoes some type of health change or loss of…
Being a caregiver can be a challenging job, and those who are overworked can end up facing a great deal of stress. Excessive stress can harm a caregiver’s physical and mental health. It’s important for caregivers to take breaks and manage their own stress levels because their stress could end…
Seniors who are obese face shortened life spans due to an increased risk of serious health conditions. Physicians may tell seniors they’re obese if their weight exceeds a certain limit or their body fat ratio is excessive. While no one likes to hear they’re obese, it can be a wake-up…
Dementia is a progressive condition, and as it worsens over time, a senior’s care needs may change. When deciding whether to leave an aging loved one with dementia alone, your family must assess the situation and make a decision based on his or care needs and cognitive abilities. Below are…
Promoting independence is a major goal for every caregiver, and its benefits go beyond simplifying a senior’s daily routine. With some tools and technologies, it’s even possible to help seniors with limited mobility enjoy some degree of independence. These benefits highlight the importance of independence for seniors. Helps Them Maintain…
Emphysema is one of the most serious health conditions seniors face. This degenerative condition gradually results in damaged alveoli that cannot properly absorb oxygen. Seniors with emphysema may find it difficult to breathe and may experience the damaging effects of low oxygen levels. Here are a few ways aging adults…
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be frightening, and it’s one of the biggest fears seniors and their families face. However, families should know not everything they hear about the disease is necessarily true or accurate. Here are some of the most common myths about Alzheimer’s disease and the real truth behind…
Getting out of debt can be difficult for the elderly, and it usually requires a combination of creativity and objectivity to achieve this goal. Here are some solutions your senior loved one may want to consider. Create a Budget One of the most important steps for a senior attempting to…
Negative thoughts are hard to banish when life gets challenging, but remember you bring many strengths to your caregiving role that make it possible to help your senior loved one live his or her best life. By recognizing your strengths, you can avoid caregiver burnout. You’ll also feel more confident…