Patients with Parkinson’s Disease often have difficulty with movement, balance, and coordination. They experience muscle stiffness and tremors, which may make simple activities hard to complete as it requires more time and effort on their part to get the job done. Due to the nature of the disease, we may have noticed our loved ones…
Staying active is important for seniors who wish to maintain their overall well-being in their golden years. Engaging in frequent workouts and physical activities will almost automatically lead to a greater quality of life. However, for older adults facing limited mobility and movements, exercising and keeping fit may posit challenges. This is because you may…
Hippocrates, the Greek physician, once said, “Let thy food be thy medicine.” For many years, humans have known that food brings about many different benefits and that the types of food we eat have a direct impact on our health. Likewise, healthy aging can be achieved by maintaining a good, balanced diet. You can also…
Older adults with dementia may face difficulties sleeping or staying in bed at night, and this insomnia and restlessness can pose challenges for caregivers looking after them. Having dementia and staying in bed at night can be challenging for this demographic group considering how the brain develops and changes with age, or when they experience…
How do you know when your loved one needs more help than you are able to provide? You need to know when it is time for them to move into a retirement community and more specifically, assisted living. Sometimes, it is obvious to see the signs. Maybe your loved one has received advice from the…
When elderly loved ones need assistance in their daily life, many families have to make the tough decision of whether to go with in-home care or assisted living. Choosing between the two options involves many factors, both financial and personal. This is a complex decision and the answer will also depend on the older adult’s…
In many advice columns and resources for caregivers, you will likely find recommendations for cooking for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease. You can cook together with them too. There is a reason for this advice. People who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease may try to cook but lose track of what they are doing halfway. When…
Being happy in your golden years can help to boost independence, increase longevity and stave off critical health conditions. Therefore, it is good to promote activities that can enhance your mood and boost your quality of life. Read on to learn more about why happiness in the golden years is important to older adults! Better…
Older adults with dementia will enjoy and benefit from taking part in creative activities such as art. It gives them the opportunity for expression. Such creative activities help to reduce agitation and improve mood as well as give a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Art therapy can stimulate the brain and create new positive experiences…
Urinary incontinence refers to an involuntary loss of urine. While this can happen to anyone at any age, with this condition affecting at least 33 million Americans, it’s typically more common in the elderly. Changes in the body caused by aging can increase the likelihood of urinary incontinence. This can be caused by a few…