When an elderly family member is diagnosed with dementia, it doesn’t mean they have to be homebound immediately. They can travel with you as long as you keep a few important things in mind. The following are some basic tips for traveling with elderly parents who may or may not have dementia. Long-distance trips with [...]
As we age, our bodies change. Metabolism slows, activity decreases, and certain illnesses impact our nutrition. Whether you are a senior or you’re caring for a senior, it’s important to know the relationship between nutrition and aging. Consider these 10 recommendations about nutrition for seniors. Minimize Sweets Some things never change. If you had a [...]
Caring for an elderly parent is difficult for many reasons. Your roles have changed, for one. You’ve gone from being the child who sought their guidance to parenting your adult parent. If that’s not difficult enough, many seniors experience personality changes that result from medical conditions like having a stroke or a dementia related illness. [...]
Few children grow up thinking; “I look forward to the day when I can put Mom or Dad in a nursing home.” On the contrary, in healthy family situations, you’re more likely to hear the following: “I’ll never put Mom or Dad in a home.” Saying “never” is a bold promise you may or may [...]
Having an elderly parent or caring for an elderly loved one (even as a spouse) is a growing concern for more and more people as the population ages. Scientific and technological advances have increased the average life span, meaning many who have elderly loved ones need options for their care. For most families, a nursing [...]
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but certain methods and practices seem to ease the symptoms and prolong some memory function. Equine therapy is one such method. When you think of caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s, the idea of working with horses may not be on the list of things that come to mind. [...]
Medical professionals have long championed the importance of physical activity for cardiovascular health. The same principal holds true for seniors, even seniors with limited mobility due to chronic conditions like arthritis. Even light physical activity has heart benefits, improves circulation, can help to lower blood pressure, reduces certain types of joint stiffness, and helps you [...]
If you don’t want to watch formerly active seniors waste an entire day in front of courtroom TV, you may need to give them some other ideas and facilitate other activities. As seniors begin to decline they sometimes become hesitant to go out to eat or to organizations to which they used to belong. They [...]
