Table of Content1 1. Rest2 2. Lower Back Exercises3 3. Massage Therapy4 4. Heat & Ice Packs For many seniors, back pain can become a chronic source of discomfort. If you’re a family caregiver whose elderly relative experiences back pain, there are some steps you can take to help him or her relieve some of …
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Table of Content1 Walking2 Practicing Posture3 Buttoning Shirts4 Exaggerating Facial Expressions For seniors with Parkinson’s, certain lifestyle factors can slow the progression of the disease. Implementing a routine of exercises or activities that target particular Parkinson’s symptoms can be especially helpful for many seniors. The following activities may delay certain symptoms. Walking Seniors with …
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Table of Content1 Personal Emergency Systems2 Grab Bars3 Full-Length Bathtub Mats4 Cordless Kitchen Appliances5 Reachers/Grabbers6 Senior-Friendly Phones7 Shower Chairs Getting older can present a variety of challenges, including ones involving mobility, flexibility, strength, and personal safety. One way to address these issues if you’re caring for an aging loved one is to offer assistance whenever …
Table of Content1 Find Out if Your Loved One Is in Pain2 Check to See if Meal Prep Is a Problem3 Experiment with Different Meals4 Encourage Snacking5 Monitor How Much Your Loved One Eats at Mealtimes Seniors often experience changes in their appetites that require caregivers to make adjustments in order to persuade their aging …
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Table of Content1 Heart Disease2 Prostate Cancer3 Depression4 Erectile Dysfunction5 Alzheimer’s Disease Our health changes as we age, and certain conditions can become more prevalent as we get older. If you provide home care for an elderly male relative, such as your father or grandfather, you’ll want to be familiar with the following health concerns …
The signs of Alzheimer’s are generally subtle at first. The disease creeps up and begins to steal your elderly loved one in ways that may be difficult to recognize. Eventually, a time must come when you, your family, and your loved one must acknowledge what’s happening to seek the best treatments and long-term care solutions. …
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Table of Content1 1. High-Fiber Fruits & Vegetables2 2. Whole Grains3 3. Low-Fat Dairy Products4 4. Nuts & Seeds5 5. Beans6 6. Fatty Fish Untreated diabetes can quickly weaken the cardiovascular system, eventually increasing the risk of having a stroke. Following strokes, diabetic seniors must adhere to a very strict diet if they want to …
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Table of Content1 1. Digital Clocks2 2. GPS Trackers3 3. Motion-Activated Vocal Alerts4 4. Picture Phones5 5. Simple Radios6 6. Basic TV Remotes7 7. Talking Photo Albums Seniors living with dementia require more assistance as the disorder progresses. Family caregivers are often close by to lend a hand. However, there are several technological gadgets available …
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Table of Content1 1. Cold Extremities2 2. Foggy or Confused Thinking3 3. Stomach Issues4 4. Muscle Problems As a number of the symptoms of poor circulation, including bruising, discoloration, and swelling, are visible on the skin, many don’t realize there are also invisible signs of circulatory system problems. If you’re a family caregiver for a …
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Table of Content1 Memory Loss that Affects Independent Functioning 2 Changes in Language or Communication 3 Normal Age-Related Memory Loss 4 Avoiding Memory Loss with Age Slight changes in cognition that affect memory are a common part of the aging process. Elderly individuals are prone to forgetting where they’ve placed their car keys or their reading glasses. They …
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