Don’t be ashamed to reach out to family and friends for help with your senior parent’s care. Getting assistance can reduce the risk of caregiver burnout and make the role less challenging. Here are some ways you can ask others for help when caring for an aging loved one. Speak…
Mushrooms contain many vital nutrients for seniors, and consuming them on a regular basis has many specific benefits for an aging body. Here are a few of the key nutrients in mushrooms and how they can boost a senior’s health. Selenium Aside from being a potent antioxidant, selenium has been…
Confusion, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms of dementia. However, these symptoms can often be alleviated or even prevented if a senior lives in a calm and comforting environment. If your aging loved one is living with dementia, here are a few ways you can bring more comfort into his…
It can be very frustrating when your elderly loved one meets attempts to care for him or her with resistance and even hostility. An aging parent’s habitual refusal to take medication can seem like an impossible obstacle to overcome, but there are a few simple ways to calmly approach the…
From seniors who are experiencing depression due to recent medical diagnoses to those living with dementia, music therapy has numerous benefits for elderly people. As part of a treatment plan, music can promote various aspects of your aging loved one’s emotional, cognitive, and physical health. Reduces Stress & Agitation Your…
When a person becomes incapacitated, his or her financial obligations and living expenses must still be taken care of. Since the person cannot speak for him or herself, the authority to act on the individual’s behalf must be given to someone. The two most common methods of doing so are…
While papaya may not appear on your senior loved one’s grocery list with the frequency of apples or bananas, there’s reason to seek out this pulpy Central American fruit. Here are some key ways papayas can boost senior health. 1. Enhances Heart Health Papayas are an excellent source of vitamins…
Once teachers reach the age of retirement, they may choose to continue working in some capacity. Some work to boost their finances, while others simply enjoy being active in the workforce because it helps them maintain a higher quality of life. There are a variety of positions open to retired…
Loss of arm strength can be a sign of aging. The older your senior loved one becomes, the less flexible his or her muscles will be. However, there are few things seniors can do to strengthen their arm muscles. 1. Reach for the Sky Exercise Your loved one will need…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates healthcare costs related to preventable hospital readmissions could be more than $500 million annually. Having to return to the hospital can be especially problematic for seniors. It’s impossible to prevent every instance of hospital readmission. Even so, understanding the common reasons…