Maintaining kidney health becomes especially crucial for people over the age of 60. Without properly functioning kidneys, waste won’t be removed from the blood and water fluid levels won’t be properly regulated. However, healthy eating can prevent kidney disease and other serious complications. Here are some foods you may want…
Strong mental health is essential for the elderly because it affects how they think, feel, act, and manage daily activities and life in general. Therefore, family caregivers need to do everything possible to boost their aging loved ones’ mental health, including knowing what’s factual and what’s not. Below you’ll find…
Many seniors experience paranoia as they age. For instance, your aging loved one may experience paranoia if he or she has dementia, especially Alzheimer’s. When the functioning of the brain is compromised, your loved one may become paranoid about various things, such as finances or negative news. Here are a…
Older adults are often the targets of scams and mistreatment by individuals seeking financial gain. Telemarketers, salespersons, and others sometimes take advantage of older adults who live alone. It’s crucial to arm older adults with information to help them recognize how criminals and dishonest people prey upon them. If you’re…
Walking is a form of exercise people of all ages can enjoy, and seniors can especially benefit from making this activity a regular part of their routines. While everyone likely knows walking is important for weight management and heart health, there are some lesser-known reasons your senior loved one should…
Becoming a family caregiver can happen suddenly. A loved one may become ill or incapacitated without warning, thrusting a family member into the roles of cook, driver, housekeeper, and medication manager. It’s safe to say that most family caregivers aren’t prepared for the enormity of the task. For this reason,…
Creating a bucket list is a great way for seniors to set goals and work to achieve them. Family caregivers should encourage their aging loved ones to prepare their own bucket lists, which might include these simple and healthy activities. 1. Be Tourists in Their Own Cities Regardless of where…
Although people over the age of 65 make up about 17 percent of the population in the United States, data shows this age group undergoes the largest number of surgical procedures. An estimated 53 percent of all surgeries are performed on older adults. Seniors are at risk of complications after…
When your senior loved one needs assistance with daily activities, it’s important to develop a full network of support that includes other family members as well as professional caregivers. Yet many people feel an initial sense of guilt for not tending to their loved one’s every need. Although this is…
When seniors are sick or no longer able to take care of themselves, it often feels like the world stands still. Right now, your biggest priority might be to help your senior loved one, but it’s also normal to have other worries on your mind. Caregivers are sometimes viewed as…