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…
A National Health and Aging Trends Study found about two-thirds of Americans over the age of 65 need some level of assistance with daily activities. While every older adult is going to have some unique care needs later in life, there are certain tasks the majority of seniors will eventually…
Fear is one emotion people never outgrow. Younger adults sometimes fear getting old, but older adults tend to find there’s nothing wrong with aging. Getting older does bring up a few new fears, however, and your aging loved one needs to talk about his or her anxieties to find solutions…
Watching your senior loved one push his or her plate away at mealtimes again and again can be upsetting. Seniors sometimes change their eating patterns, and refusing to eat places them at risk for malnutrition. When encouragement is no longer working, you can use these strategies to help your loved…
Taking on the role of family caregiver can be exciting and allow family members to bond with their senior loved ones. However, daily responsibilities can become stressful and increase the risk of burnout. Below you’ll find some of the common challenges of being a family caregiver and ways to address…