5 Ways to Assist Seniors with Fibromyalgia
Because May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, many people are sharing what it’s like to live with the disease. From elderly adults to family caregivers to doctors, the stories and experiences of life with fibromyalgia are shared in hopes that someone else will be inspired. The disease is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed in the elderly population, […]
Benefits of Container Gardens for Homebound Seniors
Homebound seniors face numerous challenges, from relying on family caregivers and home care aides for help to filling up their spare time with interesting activities. For many, they are no longer able to fill in their spare time with hobbies they used to enjoy, making the days long and boring. However, there’s one hobby that […]
How Nutritional Needs are Different for Seniors
Good nutrition is important regardless of age. However, because of the increased likelihood of health problems and frailty, eating a healthy diet is even more important for seniors. Unfortunately, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), older adults are especially susceptible to malnutrition. Understanding the nutritional needs of seniors could help you to ensure your […]
Could Gardening Be a Great Hobby for Your Aging Adult?
Gardening is a fantastic hobby and you might be surprised to find your elderly family member enjoying it quite a bit. Tending to a garden has so many benefits that can affect every area of your senior’s life. It’s Great Exercise. Gardening involves much more movement and exercise than you or your senior might first […]
Can You Ever Get Your “To Do” List Under Control?
As a family caregiver you might feel as if you are never going to get your to do list managed. If you attack it the right way, you can do more than you think. Do a Brain Dump Now and Then. A brain dump is a term for writing down everything that is in your […]
What Are the Best Ways to Keep Your Senior’s Hair Looking Fantastic?
You may not have thought much about your elderly family member’s hair in the past, but as she grows older it can be more difficult for her to manage it on her own. You may need to take over at some point for her. Pay Attention to Whether She’s Making Changes to Her Hair on […]
Is There a Good Way to Balance Life as a Caregiver?
When you’re a family caregiver it might seem as if balance is something you’ll never see again. But there are some things you can do to help achieve as much balance as possible. Look for Ways to Delegate. You really don’t have to do everything yourself. It might feel as if that’s how things end […]
Is Your Senior at Risk from a Health Scam?
It’s not unusual at all for scammers to target the elderly, especially with health scams that are too good to be true. Your elderly family member might find these offers tempting, especially if she’s on her own a lot and is experiencing a variety of health concerns. Make sure she knows to look for these […]
Why Getting Enough Liquids is Important to Senior Health
Drinking enough throughout the day is important for seniors because it helps them to maintain overall health. The body needs fluids to digest food, use the nutrients in it, and then eliminate wastes from the body. When an older adult does not get enough liquids, they can become dehydrated. In fact, seniors are at a […]
How Can You Help Your Parent Feel Less Lonely?
Loneliness is an unfortunate risk of older adulthood. A recent study showed that approximately 35 percent of older adults consider themselves lonely, with those who are not married and who have lived in their homes for a year or less being at the highest risk. Loneliness can lead to depression and anxiety, which can further […]
