Helping your Parent with Emergency Preparedness
While emergencies may be few and far between, it’s important to be prepared and help your aging parent be ready as well should a natural disaster occur. As the family caregiver, having a plan in place and the necessary supplies can make all the difference. Just ask one of the many families that have been […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by deer ticks. The bacterium, Borrelia burgdoferi, is introduced into a human or animal’s bloodstream when the infected tick bites them. It is a dangerous disease that often goes undetected due to other diseases that mimic its symptoms. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 […]
Try the Mediterranean Diet to Support Heart Health in Seniors
Whether you are the family caregiver for an aging parent or loved one, or you hire a home care aide to take care of their day-to-day needs, diet is an extremely important facet of taking care of a senior. Many foods can be fattening and bad for your health and energy levels, and many others […]
Tips for Helping Your Senior Maintain Their Healthy Vision Throughout Their Later Years
May is Healthy Vision Month. This is the ideal opportunity for you to work with your elderly parent to learn about the health challenges that they face with their vision and what they can do to help protect it as they get older. Protecting their vision is an important part of preserving your parent’s functioning, […]
Three Games Grandchildren Can Play With Aging Grandparent With Dementia
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, five million men and women in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s. The disease has skyrocketed and outpaced heart disease as a leading factor in the cause of death. While any Alzheimer’s diagnosis is scary to the senior and his or her family, it’s important to try to approach the disease by […]
Four Myths About High Blood Pressure
More than 75 million people throughout the United States are currently living with high blood pressure. This means that 32 percent of the total adult population of the nation, or more than 1 out of every 3 adults, has this condition. Despite the frequency with which this condition is suffered, there are still many myths […]
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
If you have an aging loved one, you are undoubtedly familiar with the threat of dementia in seniors. Perhaps you or your elder care aide have actually noticed signs of dementia in your loved one already. What you may not know, though, is that there are many different types of dementia. While Alzheimer’s is the […]
5 Home Exercises to Improve Upper Body Strength in Seniors
Everyone can benefit from exercise. In the elderly, exercise is linked to better health, increased mental alertness and it can even help slow down age-related issues. As seniors face declining dexterity, balance and grip strength, upper body exercises become even more important in maintaining health and wellness. As a family caregiver, you may already […]
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Approximately one million people throughout the United States are currently living with Parkinson’s disease and another 60,000 will be diagnosed with this condition each year. If you are a family caregiver for an elderly adult who has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, or their doctor has mentioned that Parkinson’s disease is a possibility, it […]
Why Is Tai Chi an Exercise Program Your Loved One Should Consider?
When you’re looking for a way to help your elderly loved one get more exercise, everything might seem to be too strenuous for her. Tai chi is one exercise that is gentle and safe for just about anyone. Always talk to your loved one’s doctor before starting any exercise program, even one as gentle as […]
