Is your senior getting enough water? With more of these vegetables and fruits, she might be able to sneak more into her diet. Berries Berries are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, but their rich colors betray some other important information. Berries are high in antioxidants and other necessary vitamins and minerals. They’re also […]
Great Activities for People Who Have Dementia
Dementia patients still need to do daily activities. In fact, doing daily activities can help to slow down the progression of dementia. As a family caregiver, there are many great activities that you can encourage your elderly loved one to do if they have dementia. You can also make a list of activities your elderly […]
Can Your Senior Do Anything about Hypertension?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious issue. Your senior may only have mild issues with her blood pressure at first but that can change quickly. High blood pressure is often referred to as “the silent killer,” because often people don’t realize that they have anything wrong until they’re officially diagnosed. Putting together a […]
Five Ways to Be Proactive about Your Senior’s Fall Risk
Falls are a serious issue for aging family members. You might not think that your senior is at great risk for falling, but the statistics on falls don’t lie. Millions of older adults are severely injured every year, including breaking bones or experiencing brain injuries. You can take steps now to reduce your senior’s fall […]
Do Poor Dietary Habits Raise Your Mom’s Risk of Hospitalization?
The older she gets, the more your mom seems to rely on quick meals. She doesn’t often cook for herself. She says it’s too hard to cook dinner for one, so she’d rather eat a frozen dinner or can of soup. While it’s easier, studies find that a poor diet can increase your mom’s risk […]
Managing Your Parent’s Type 2 Diabetes
If your parent has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, her world may be looking a little different as she learns how to manage her diabetes and maintain a healthy lifestyle. As her caregiver, yours may look a little different too, as you help her implement new changes to the way she lives her […]
Planning a Trip with your Elderly Parent
As summer gets closer and many families see their schedules free up, they are planning some type of summer trip, especially after missing out on many travel plans over the past year. As a caregiver of an elderly parent, you might be planning a trip as well – whether it’s for fun or perhaps it’s […]
Top Aging in Place Tips to Help Your Elderly Loved One
Is your elderly loved one planning to live in their house forever? If this is the case, you can help your elderly loved one to age in place. This means that they can be safe and healthy, without having to move out of their own house. Keep reading here for the top aging in place […]
Four Reasons National Salad Month Is a Great Idea for Your Senior
May is National Salad Month, which is perfect timing. Lots of different produce comes into season in May, and the weather is starting to warm up and hot meals may not be as appealing to your senior. You might also be looking for ways to help her to eat as healthfully as possible, and salads […]
Tips for Helping Your Elderly Loved One After Their Breast Cancer Treatments
Does your elderly loved one have breast cancer? If they have been getting breast cancer treatments, you and your elderly loved one know how tough this can be on them. The good news is there might be some things that can help your elderly loved one after their breast cancer treatments. Keep reading here to […]
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