4 Veggies That Are Easy for Mom to Grow
Many older adults enjoy gardening as a hobby, but it’s also an excellent form of exercise and a way to add nutritious foods to their diet. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, a time to celebrate the delicious vegetables seniors can grow right in their own yards. While gardening is a fun hobby for […]
How Do You Make a Home Safe When Your Dad’s Vision is Going?
Age-related eye diseases play a large part in the number of older adults who go blind or partially blind. The top diseases that lead to blindness or low vision are cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, or macular degeneration. If your dad’s vision is worsening or he’s lost his vision, it’s important that you do two things. […]
It’s Estimated That 70 Percent of Seniors Will Need Elder Care. Is Your Family Prepared?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 7 out of 10 men and women will likely need long-term care. Around 59 percent of those people rely on unpaid care from family members. The others rely on paid caregivers to help around the home. While the average length of care is three years, […]
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 […]
FAQs on Kidney Disease and Dialysis in Aging Adults
Kidney disease is a serious health condition that is most common in aging adults. When the kidneys cease to function properly, it starts a chain reaction in the body that, unless treated, can lead to serious problems and even death. Family caregivers with an aging relative that has just gotten a diagnosis of kidney disease […]
What are Bleeding Disorders?
Being a caregiver to an older adult isn’t easy, but when the person has a bleeding disorder, you’ll have some additional challenges. One way to begin overcoming those challenges is to learn more about bleeding disorders and how they could affect your elderly family member. Since March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, it’s a good […]
