What Unhealthy Habits Are Your Parents Guilty Of?
How is your parents’ health? Chronic health conditions are health issues that last at least a year and require continuing medical care and assessment. Diabetes, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease, and arthritis are some of the common chronic health conditions affecting the elderly. It’s estimated that around half of all adults have one chronic condition. […]
Tips for Protecting Your Senior’s Skin from the Sun
Getting out of the house and enjoying activities and outings in the fresh air is a fantastic way to stimulate your parent’s mind, encourage more physical activity and boost their mental and emotional health and well-being. As a family caregiver, it is important to keep in mind your senior’s health and safety needs while encouraging […]
Ways to Alleviate Boredom in Aging Adults
When elderly adults must live with chronic illness that often affects their mobility and independence, it can mean they spend long hours at home with family caregivers and home care providers. While these dedicated individuals do a fine job in looking after the aging adult’s physical needs, it’s common for seniors to experience some boredom. […]
The Realities of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
When an aging parent gets the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, it can be quite devastating for them as well as their family members. As the disease progresses, the aging parent’s ability to take care of themselves and their home diminishes. Family caregivers may start out feeling like they can tackle any kind of care their […]
Study Shows Olive Oil May Fight Strokes
Most people are aware that obesity is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Of course, if your aging relative is overweight, one of the best ways they can protect their heart health is losing weight. However, there are lots of other things they can also do to keep their heart as healthy […]
