Keep Loved Ones Active with These Exercises for Dementia
When a senior has Alzheimer’s disease and all of the issues that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Of all the creative techniques caregivers can use to help make life as comfortable, safe, and meaningful as it can possibly be, there is one very effective strategy that could be […]
Taking Care of the Health of Older Men
If your dad, grandfather, or other father figure appears to have a preference for doing anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in great company. The Cleveland Clinic recently interviewed men on this very issue and found that only ½ of them get routine examinations, and almost ¾ of those interviewed would prefer […]
The Home Care Solution for Long-Distance Caregiving
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but living far away from senior parents often causes additional feelings: concern, helplessness, and worry, for example. It’s hard to know exactly how your parents are doing through phone calls, letters, emails, and video chats. There are steps you can take, however, to ensure their health and […]
Prioritizing Dental Health in a Senior with Alzheimer’s
It’s among the first things we do every morning, as well as one of the final things we do every night, usually on autopilot without giving it an extra thought. Yet it happens to be a complex process comprised of multiple steps, making this seemingly simple task quite a challenge for a senior with dementia. […]
Why Is Social Wellness Important for Seniors?
Living through more than a year of a global pandemic taught us never to take for granted the small but exceptionally significant things in life: shared laughter, hugging our friends and family, a dinner date in our favorite café. We discovered firsthand exactly how much socialization is to be valued, and how empty and lost […]
Why Is Social Wellness Important for Seniors?
Living through more than a year of a global pandemic taught us never to take for granted the small but exceptionally significant things in life: shared laughter, hugging our friends and family, a dinner date in our favorite café. We discovered firsthand exactly how much socialization is to be valued, and how empty and lost […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Know the Early Warning Signs
Even though nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. alone, a greater understanding of Parkinson’s was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has funded advancements in research and awareness which were previously unparalleled, providing us with hope for a […]
Combat Extreme Fatigue in the Elderly With These Tips
Springing our clocks forward left many of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic almost all of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. Extreme fatigue in the elderly is […]
At-Home Care Solutions Help Seniors Age Safely in Place
It was not long ago when there was a general assumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. There is now an enhanced awareness that living at home throughout aging with in-home assistance is actually a viable option. There is also extensive knowledge since […]
Healthy Eating Habits This Holiday Season and All Year Long Keep Cholesterol in Check
From November to January, it’s very easy to lose track of our healthy eating habits when attending holiday and family get-togethers. For people with high cholesterol, however, making healthy food choices is very important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, shares, “Around the holidays, we tend to let ourselves go, and that’s the […]