How to Stay on Top of Senior Health
Altering your lifestyle as you age can be a necessary part of life, especially for a senior. Diet changes, exercise habits, new medications, all of these may be necessary to change in order to remain at an optimal health level as you or your loved one ages. If you are caring for a senior in […]
How Does Yoga Help Seniors Manage Stress More Effectively?
So many people believe that when seniors get to their golden years, there’s not much going on to cause stress and strife in their lives. After all, retirement is supposed to be a relaxing and carefree time for aging adults. Unfortunately, the reality is that stress is just as much a problem for aging adults […]
Helping Seniors With Their Hygiene Issues as They Age
As seniors age, practicing proper hygiene to stave off infections and other health problems is more vital than ever. However, with age, this might be more difficult. With personal care at home, seniors get what they need to help seniors develop a consistent routine that helps them be healthy. Continue reading to learn how seniors […]
Why Do Seniors Have Trouble Sleeping?
Everyone needs sleep in order to feel as well as possible and to be as healthy as they can be. The right amount of sleep is even more crucial for aging adults. And yet sleep can prove to be a huge challenge for seniors as they continue to age. What matters is finding ways to […]
6 Things You May Not Realize About Malnutrition in the Elderly
One out of ten older adults does not eat enough. Three out of ten eat too much. Both of these are forms of malnutrition. Here are six things you may not realize about malnutrition in seniors, and how elder care can help. Sixteen Percent of Adults Aged 65 or Older Are at Risk Around 16% […]
Finding Dry Skin Relief
For many seniors, the winter months have wreaked havoc on their skin, causing it to dry out, flake, and even crack. If you are a family caregiver, you may have noticed her complaining about itchy skin or even painful areas where the skin is so dry and thin, it hurts to stretch. As a person […]
4 Foods That Can Help Seniors Get Past The Winter Blahs
Winter is on the way out but it’s not gone yet, and seniors may be struggling with the last of the winter blahs. The cold dark days can make seniors prone to depression and a general negative state of mind. There are lots of things that can help seniors improve their mood though, including eating […]
5 Great Recreational Activities for Seniors to Try
February 22 is Recreational Sports and Fitness Day. You might think that this “holiday” is for young individuals but you can also celebrate it with your elderly loved one by either researching some new sports he might like to try or even testing a few out at a local park, senior center, or gym. Just […]
What Really Helps Your Senior to Stay Healthy?
Have you ever wondered exactly what you need to do to make sure your elderly family member is as healthy as she can be? That answer varies a little bit from one person’s situation to another, but there are some consistent variables that you need to keep in mind as your senior’s family caregiver. Following […]
What Is Healthy Aging Month and Why Does It Matter to Your Mom?
Healthy Aging Month is an annual event, falling each September, that advocates for people to take steps to age well. What are the steps of healthy aging and why does it matter? How can elder care help your senior improve their overall health? Find out more below. The Steps to Healthy Aging People often think […]
