As seniors with dementia frequently experience feelings of embarrassment because they’re unable to complete routine activities, finding ways to promote their dignity is important. If your elderly loved one has dementia-related cognitive challenges that make daily tasks difficult, consider taking steps to promote his or her emotional wellbeing. Highlight Success Focusing on small victories is an easy step toward helping your loved…
The risk of hospital readmission is higher once people reach their senior years. While the last thing your aging loved one wants is to have to go back to the hospital, seniors are readmitted all the time due to reasons that could have been prevented. You can use these five tips to lower your loved one’s risk of being readmitted…
Aging adults must continue to adapt their fitness plans to fit their changing abilities and needs as they get older. At times, seniors may get excited about boosting their fitness levels, but they can also lose their motivation if they fail to see results. You can use these tips to help your aging loved one maintain his or her physical…
Almost everyone knows it’s important to get more vitamin C in their diet, but few people understand exactly why they need to maintain high vitamin C levels. It turns out this nutrient is needed for growth and repair in all bodily tissues, so it’s involved in almost every function of the body. Found in citrus fruits, peppers, kale, and broccoli,…
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 28 percent of seniors 65 and older live alone. According to statistics obtained in 2014, approximately half of women 75 years of age or older live alone. They might be alone secondary to divorce or spousal death, or they may have never been married. Older adults may also live a long distance from their…
In the later stages of Alzheimer’s, your senior parent may not be able to recall your name or recognize your face. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t spend time together. Here are a few of the many important reasons you should visit an aging parent with Alzheimer’s. Offer the Chance to Remember You Alzheimer’s is a fairly complicated medical…
While most people realize that seniors with Parkinson’s disease experience certain physical challenges, many don’t know a small percentage of those seniors also develop cognitive symptoms. If you’re a caregiver for an elderly loved one who has Parkinson’s psychosis, it’s important to become familiar with some of the basic information about this cognitive symptom of Parkinson’s disease to ensure your…
Seniors with Alzheimer’s often do best when their days are full of activities that keep them busy. Your aging loved one may no longer be able to do some former hobbies, but that doesn’t mean he or she can no longer have fun. Activities for people with Alzheimer’s should be safe and simple enough for them to do with minimal…
As your senior loved one ages, it’s likely he or she will have some medical expenses. If your loved one needs financial assistance to pay medical bills, public health insurance programs can help. As Medicare and Medicaid, two public health insurance programs in the United States, can help your loved one afford a variety of medical services, understanding their different…
Caring for seniors who are bedbound poses challenges for both seniors and caregivers. Bedridden elderly people face mobility issues, and they may also be at risk for developing skin breakdown. Fortunately, there are things you can do for your aging loved one so he or she remains comfortable. 1. Purchase a Pressure-Relieving Mattress Because of potential nutritional deficiencies, mobility…
