Socialization, physical activities, and daily hygiene can be difficult for seniors with degenerative neurological disorders, requiring them to rely on family caregivers more. What seems like a simple task could be challenging due to aggression, fear, and other symptoms associated with dementia. Continue reading to find oral hygiene tips you…
Seniors who remain active can prevent age-related health issues and increase their ability to perform daily activities. Exercising can boost the mental, emotional, and physical health of aging adults on a long-term basis. Here are some of the reasons exercise is important in the golden years. 1. Reduces the Risk…
Loss of independence is a major concern for many seniors. While living independently for as long as possible may seem desirable for most aging adults, there may come a time when this isn’t feasible. Here are four ways to tell if it’s unsafe for your elderly parent to live alone. …
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 500,000 people in the United States. Approximately 95 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease are over the age of 60. Though there’s no cure for the disease, early diagnosis can help with symptom management. Parkinson’s disease is often misdiagnosed in the…
The body needs to stay hydrated to function properly on a daily basis. Dehydration is caused when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. Seniors have a variety of health concerns that may be attributed to other conditions but in actuality are caused by dehydration. Here are a…
When providing stroke care for a senior loved one, it’s important to take precautions to make bath time as safe as possible. Senior stroke survivors typically have a limited ability to move, which means they may not be able to react quickly while in the shower or bath. However, there…
When you’re busy juggling your responsibilities as a caregiver, the prospect of taking a break sounds wonderful. However, you should know respite care provides more to you and your family than just an hour or two away from your duties. These benefits of respite care prove just how important it…
In the later stages of dementia, your elderly parent could lose the ability to reason and have regular verbal or physical outbursts as a result. The combative behavior may be negative, but it’s your loved one’s way of communicating. Below you’ll find some tips to help you manage a combative…
Listening to music is generally accepted as a pleasant experience that can provide motivation, trigger memories, and bring people together. However, studies performed in recent years also indicate music has a variety of health benefits that include pain reduction. These studies suggest listening to music daily offers pain relief benefits…
Alzheimer’s disease was initially diagnosed in women during the early 1900s. Until recently, the disorder was thought to affect women more often than men. Researchers from Mayo Clinic were determined to learn why women seem to be at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. They discovered that the difference between…