COMBATING LONELINESS AND ISOLATION IN AGING PARENTS
As seniors age, they often become more comfortable and content staying home. It’s a familiar place and has everything they like and need. However, this can also lead to issues with loneliness and isolation which can take a toll on their mental and physical health. It’s good for seniors to stay active and socialize with others. Think about how different your day would be if you spent most of your time at home alone; it would probably become pretty boring and lonely after a whi
PLAN AHEAD FOR LONG-TERM SUPPORT, INCLUDING HOME CARE
As more Americans reach retirement age, there are plenty of financial experts and consultants urging these men and women to plan better for those years. With 401(k)s, investments, bonds, CDs, and more, the emphasis could be solely placed on those endeavors, but something gets missed in the process and that involves long-term care, such as home care services. Many financial experts warn that by overlooking the prospect of requiring any type of long-term care, either in a nursi
IMPROVED SENIOR CARE IN JUST A FEW SIMPLE STEPS
There are numerous ways to increase care for an aging person. For friends, family, or any of their other loved ones who are worried about an elder in their life, there are actions they can take to increase the excellence of care and safety for them.
Step one: Employ a certified, skilled elder care provider.
By depending on on a qualified caregiver, particularly someone who has lots of practice or who works for a reputable agency, you immediately improve safety because someo
ADVICE FOR VEGETARIAN ELDERS
As a culture we are more aware than ever of the importance of the foods we eat and the impact they make on physical and mental health, wellbeing, and longevity. One of the most important things that people have come to understand in recent years is the potential danger of eating too many animal products, particularly too much red meat. Switching over to a vegetarian or vegan diet is an increasingly popular move for those wanting to improve their health and live stronger, more
BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP OF TRUST WITH YOUR PARENT’S DOCTOR
a family caregiver for your aging parents, a main element of your senior care plan is going to be helping to oversee their medical needs. This means not only providing transportation to and from their appointments with various doctors, but also being an active and supportive part of making sure that they understand their medical needs, treatments, and lifestyle guidelines. In order to do this successfully, you must form a relationship with your aging parents' doctors.
Build
HOW TO CARE FOR A SENIOR WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can take a toll on the person caring for a loved one with this condition. The primary goal of the caregiver is to help the senior live as independently as possible, while receiving in-home care for the tasks that are no longer a possibility for them. The Family Caregiver Alliance reported that about 2.5 million Americans suffer from a TBI and is the most common among adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24, as well as adults over the age of 75
SENIORS & OSTEOPOROSIS WARNING SIGNS
As we age we lose bone mass, which could lead to osteoporosis without any noticeable symptoms. In fact, many seniors do not realize they have osteoporosis until they fall and break a bone. There are several factors that could put your loved one at risk, including: Age: The older you are, the more at risk you are Body size: Women who are small and frail often are at a higher risk to get osteoporosis Gender: Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men Ethnicity: Wome
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