Four Problems to Expect if Your Senior Isn’t Sleeping Well
Sleep does so much for your senior’s body and that’s never more apparent than when she’s not getting the sleep that she needs. Here are just a few of the issues your senior might experience. Your Senior Might Have Trouble Regulating Her Moods Mood regulation is something that your senior might have trouble with for […]
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Sleep?
What do you do if your dad is suddenly sleeping 10 or 12 hours a day? You’re not sure you should be concerned or if it’s fine. Can a person get too much sleep? Current recommendations are that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep every night. That’s the general guideline. Some people do […]
Four Tips for Continuous Hydration
If your elderly family member tends to end up dehydrated a little too often, she might want to look into ways to improve hydration. These ideas might help you both to increase her water intake a bit. Find out How Much Water Is Optimal for Your Senior Talk to your senior’s doctor about water intake for your senior. Although […]
Four Important Bits of Information Your Senior Needs about Exercise
As she ages, it’s even more important that your elderly family member talks to her doctor about what she needs to do and to know about exercising. This is especially important if she’s planning to start a new exercise program. How Much Exercise Is Right for Her A common misconception with exercise is that more is better. That’s not necessarily the case, […]
Would Your Mom Be Interested in Attending a Virtual Film Festival?
Your mom is a movie buff. She loves watching films when they’re released. This year’s been a little harder for her, and you wonder if there’s a better way for her to catch new movies as they’re released. The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot for families across the U.S. Some of those changes may be […]
Home Dangers for Elderly People to Be Aware Of
When taking care of your elderly loved one in their own home, you need to pay attention to their medical state. You should keep an eye out for physical and mental health issues. However, you should also pay attention to their environment, as well. There are many home dangers that elderly people need to be […]
Dementia May Be Responsible for More Deaths Than Previously Believed
Dementia is a serious disease affecting many older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that about 5 million people have the disease. Despite the prevalence of the disease and the fact that it is a progressive disease, only about 5 percent of death certificates list it as the cause of death. However, a new study says […]
What Do You Need to Know When You Give Care from Afar?
Taking care of your elderly family member from far away may not feel optimal, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have another choice. Long-distance caregiving is easier than ever before, especially when you’ve got the help that you and your senior both need. Double Check Your Senior’s Health Needs You may not have needed to know much about […]
Nine Ways for Family Caregivers to Stay Healthy
Family caregivers are in a position where stress can easily build up. You want to do what you can to help your parents. You also have your own family and personal needs to consider. Mental, emotional, and physical health is crucial to a family caregiver. These nine steps have to be included in your weekly […]
Four Ways to Help Your Senior Keep Her Lungs Healthy
Keeping your senior’s lungs as healthy as possible might not be as easy as you expected it to be, especially if her respiratory health isn’t as good as you thought. Determining what’s going on with her lungs is a big step in the right direction. Talk Things through with Her Doctor It’s always important to talk through health concerns with […]
