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What’s the Best Diet for Seniors with Arthritis?

What’s the Best Diet for Seniors with Arthritis?

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on February 9, 2024

Table of Content1 Fatty Fish Diet2 Mediterranean Diet3 Vegetarian Diet4 Liquid Diet Proper nutrition is vital for seniors with arthritis because it can alleviate symptoms. Therefore, the elderly need to adopt healthy eating habits and stay away from foods that harm their physical health as well as their mental and emotional wellbeing. Below you’ll find …

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5 Tests that Indicate a Senior Might Have Dementia

5 Tests that Indicate a Senior Might Have Dementia

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on February 8, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Laboratory Tests2 2. Neurological Evaluation 3 3. Mini-Cog Test4 4. MMSE Test5 5. Brain Imaging Tests When an aging loved one begins exhibiting unusual cognitive deficits, family members are wise to take the individual to a healthcare provider to undergo evaluation. Initially, the senior will undergo a physical examination. The physician will …

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Mental Exercises for the Elderly

Mental Exercises for the Elderly

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on February 7, 2024

Table of Content1 Rubik’s Cube2 Switching Hands for Various Tasks3 Simple Games4 Jigsaw Puzzles5 Musical Exercise6 Memorization Older adults are advised to continue being active throughout their lives by engaging in physical exercise. To maintain cognitive health, the brain also needs routine exercise. Stimulating various regions of the brain encourages the development of new communication …

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5 Ways to Make a Senior Loved One Feel Useful

5 Ways to Make a Senior Loved One Feel Useful

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on February 6, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Give Your Loved One a Regular Chore2 2. Provide Adaptive Devices3 3. Ask Your Loved One for Advice4 4. Get Your Loved One Involved with Other People5 5. Remind Your Loved One of His or Her Value Seniors can sometimes lose their sense of purpose as they age. Your aging loved …

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7 Tips for Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer’s Disease

7 Tips for Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer’s Disease

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on February 5, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Serve Healthy Foods2 2. Promote Physical Activity3 3. Take Precautions when Bathing Your Loved One4 4. Monitor Medications5 5. Schedule Additional Bathroom Breaks6 6. Encourage Plenty of Sleep7 7. Develop Effective Distraction Techniques Caring for senior loved ones with Alzheimer’s can present many challenges for family caregivers, but establishing helpful strategies …

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Does Parkinson’s Cause Personality Changes in Seniors?

Does Parkinson’s Cause Personality Changes in Seniors?

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on February 2, 2024

Table of Content1 Anxiety2 Hallucinations & Delusions3 Anger4 Apathy The symptoms of a neurological condition can vary from person to person, with some individuals experiencing issues that others don’t. When it comes to Parkinson’s disease, personality changes are common, disrupting the way older adults respond to family and friends or how they handle daily tasks. …

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5 Tips for Showing Respect to Your Aging Parent

5 Tips for Showing Respect to Your Aging Parent

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on January 26, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Include Your Loved One in the Caregiving Process2 2. Offer Praise3 3. Give Your Loved One Your Full Attention4 4. Schedule Frequent Visits5 5. Ask about Traditions Seniors have taught so many valuable lessons over the years, and they need to be praised and appreciated instead of neglected. Showing respect is …

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Why It’s Important for Seniors to Have Consistent Caregivers

Why It’s Important for Seniors to Have Consistent Caregivers

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on January 25, 2024

Table of Content1 The Emotional Consequences of Being Cared For2 The Fear of the Unknown3 The Mental Benefits of Consistency4 The Physical Benefits of Consistency For seniors in need of care, consistency can be a lifeline. Every day, they see the same faces and follow the same basic schedules, and this provides a soothing structure …

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7 Ways to Reduce Your Aging Parent’s Stroke Risk

7 Ways to Reduce Your Aging Parent’s Stroke Risk

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on January 24, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Reduce Blood Pressure Levels 2 2. Discourage Smoking 3 3. Promote Healthy Weight Loss 4 4. Limit Alcohol Consumption 5 5. Keep Blood Sugar Levels Stable 6 6. Get Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation 7 7. Encourage Exercise Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 140,000 people each year. It’s also …

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5 Simple Exercises Seniors with Parkinson’s Can Perform

5 Simple Exercises Seniors with Parkinson’s Can Perform

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By Jay Mehta, 9:00 am on January 23, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Tai Chi2 2. Paced Walking on a Treadmill3 3. Swimming with Different Strokes4 4. Walking while Performing Additional Tasks5 5. Yoga Parkinson’s disease makes certain activities difficult to perform, but seniors who have been diagnosed with this condition need to stay physically active. Studies continue to show a good exercise program can …

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