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Staying physically active in the senior years could boost your elderly parent’s health by lowering the risk of stress, heart disease, and other age-related problems. Therefore, you need to find ways for your loved one to work out safely, even if he or she has cognitive issues or mobility limitations. Continue reading to learn about the various reasons seniors should exercise regularly. Enhances Emotional Health When working out, the brain…
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Alzheimer’s disease moves through a progression of stages marked by the severity and types of symptoms seniors experience. In the early stages of the disease, you may hardly notice some of the changes your senior loved one goes through. However, things can quickly take a turn once your loved one enters the combative stage. Learning more about this stage helps you assist your loved one with symptom management while preserving…
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Depression is common in older adults, but the condition is sometimes preventable. You should develop a healthy routine for your senior loved one that includes nutritious meals, purposeful activities, exercise, and excellent self-care. Continue reading to learn what your parent can do to prevent depression in the senior years. 1. Get Plenty of Rest Lack of sleep prevents the brain from removing dangerous toxins that affect mental and emotional health….
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Seniors are often told they need to exercise to maintain their health. However, your aging loved one may not know exactly which exercises to do. Your loved one may even want to return to his or her former favorite workouts, which isn’t always the best idea. Seniors need to choose exercises that are safe for aging bodies, and these six should be avoided by the majority of older adults. 1….
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As a family caregiver, you likely received very little training before you were thrust into your role. While you might not be experienced in healthcare, you likely have several skills that make you the ideal person to help your senior loved one as he or she ages. These are the most important skills any caregiver can have, and you’ll use each one every day as you spend time with your…
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More than 5.6 million seniors over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to rise. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia marked by memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and problems with finishing tasks and caring for oneself. Though there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, getting a proper diagnosis early on may reduce some symptoms. Doctors often use a combination of diagnostic tools to…
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Older stroke survivors face many challenges as they recover from the damage that resulted from a temporary disruption of blood flow to certain parts of the brain. While a big part of this process involves physical therapy, some aspects of the recovery process can be fun, relaxing, and engaging. Below you’ll discover five of the top at-home activities that can benefit elderly stroke survivors. 1. Doing Arts and Crafts One…
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Brain games can be fun to play and a great way to pass the time, but for seniors living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), they can also be an effective way to boost cognitive health. PD is a progressive degenerative disorder that affects nerve cells deep within the brain, some of which help with thinking, memory retention, and problem-solving, which is why older adults living with Parkinson’s may benefit from any…
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Despite being well worth the commitment and personally rewarding in many ways, caring for an elderly loved one can also be physically and mentally draining at times. However, because care needs can steadily increase with age, it can be difficult for family caregivers to get well-deserved breaks. One appealing solution is in-home respite care, which offers benefits for both caregivers and their older family members. Continue reading to learn more…
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The most common characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease is the way it affects memory. However, not all types of memory are affected equally by this condition. While there are some exceptions, there tends to be a natural progression when it comes to the types of memory impacted by Alzheimer’s, discussed below in the order in which they’re typically affected. Short-Term Memory Short-term memory refers to the ability to retain newly acquired…
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