One of the topics AgingStats.gov looked at was how senior citizens spend their retirement. The top five things seniors are doing after retirement: Sleeping more. Leisure activities. Household chores. Eating and Drinking. Caregiving. 1. Sleeping. Sleeping is something those 65 or older are doing more. In fact, the study found that 37 to 38 […]
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 […]
Physical and Mental Well-Being Both Start With Diet and Exercise
Diet and exercise are keys to both mental and physical well-being. Experts recommend seniors get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. Diet should include plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains. Processed, high-sugar, and high-fat foods can impact overall health and lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels that impact […]
Benefits of Hiring an Elder Care Provider
While nobody can take care of your elderly mom or dad like you, there are times when you need to be elsewhere. Perhaps your family caregiving duties include cleaning the house and preparing meals or maybe they are more of the self-care type with bathing, dressing and grooming. Regardless of what you do for your […]
Celebrating Father’s Day With Elderly Dads
Fathers are very influential in their children’s lives, and that doesn’t change with age. Even elderly fathers want to feel loved and appreciated on Father’s Day, but age and physical limitations may prevent them from doing some of their favorite things. You can still make Father’s Day a special time for your elderly parent, with […]
What Kind of Stress Might Your Senior Be Facing?
For some caregivers, the idea that their aging adult might be experiencing a great deal of stress can come as a shock. This is especially true if your aging family member has been able to manage her stress fairly well on her own in the past. So what’s causing all this stress? Aging Is Stressful. […]
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