Even if finances are in reasonably good order, some seniors prefer to earn a little extra income. Because of current global health concerns, it’s not as easy for older adults to go outside their homes to find supplemental sources of income. Also, some seniors have mobility issues that make it…
Your senior loved one’s needs come first, but you also need to earn a paycheck to support your family. Being a caregiver and working at the same time may often feel like you’re trying to keep too many balls in the air. Although there will be some challenging moments, you…
Modern technology makes it easier for older adults to maintain their independence, whether they’re living alone or with family caregivers. With so many advances and new products, your aging loved one may find it difficult to operate technological tools. However, you can help him or her control the devices with…
The transition from an assisted living facility to receiving care at home can be complicated, so your family should have an adequate plan in place. Some of the priorities should include making home renovations and putting together a team of caregivers to help out with your senior loved one’s care….
As seniors age, it’s normal for their living situations to change. When seniors are no longer able to live independently, staying at home and having caregivers move in with them can be more beneficial than going to assisted living facilities. Seniors who can stay in their homes or the homes…
Dementia symptoms typically develop slowly and may only become noticeable when memory lapses become more of a disruption to daily routines. Oftentimes, however, it’s assumed such issues are a normal part of the aging process. But when a senior loved one does have an assessment, it’s understandable to be overwhelmed…
The journey of providing care for an older loved one is often one that includes emotional highs and lows as circumstances change and challenges arise. However, having the right type of support emotionally can make it easier to maintain a healthy perspective while also reducing stress and anxiety and allowing…
Friendships are important during the senior years. Your aging loved one can rely on friends to cheer him or her up on a difficult day. Your loved one can also enjoy doing things with friends that he or she might not be able to do with other members of the…
Three out of every five seniors 65 and older have some type of vision problem, according to American Family Physician. This doesn’t automatically mean your aging loved one will have eye-related issues. However, knowing more about common vision problems in seniors can give you a better idea of what to…
Once stabilized and on the mend, senior stroke survivors are released from the hospital with recommended medications and therapy instructions. Follow-up appointments are necessary to monitor progress. While stroke survivors are recovering, a number of home remedies can boost the recovery process and aid in subsequent stroke prevention. BDNF-Boosting Foods…