Ways to Build Muscle After an Elderly Person Falls
After a fall, many elderly men and women become fearful of activity. If someone isn’t there, they’re not likely to go for a walk or do whatever activity led to the initial fall. One of the best ways to prevent a fall is by building muscle strength and improving balance and stamina. Here are some […]
What Plans Should You Make for Care During Your Parent’s Lung Cancer Experience?
Hearing that your aging parent is living with cancer is a life-changing moment. As soon as your senior hears this diagnosis, it is time to start making a variety of important decisions. While your parent will need to make very personal decisions such as the medical team they will use, and the types of treatments […]
Technology is Making Bikes Safer for Seniors
Have you heard about pedalecs or e-bikes? They’re growing in popularity and have a motor that takes over the pedaling when you want. It makes cycling easier when people are on a hill or start to tire out after a long bike ride. The Dutch took the idea behind an e-bike and made some changes […]
Who Should Be Involved in Family Meetings about Your Senior’s Care?
One of the bigger aspects of holding regular family meetings about your aging adult’s care could be making sure that the right people are at the meetings. There are a lot of variables that can help you determine who should be at which meeting. Every Family Is Different. Family dynamics are a complicated thing. You […]
How Should You Respond if a Senior with Dementia Says She Wants to Go Home?
One extremely common utterance you might hear from a senior with dementia is the phrase, “I want to go home.” As you work your way past your surprise and other feelings, this phrase can get easier to manage. Offer Comfort and Reassurance. The very first response needs to be comfort. Often your senior has a […]
