Tips for Eating Out with Diabetic Seniors
When an older adult is diagnosed with diabetes, having a meal becomes more complicated. Family caregivers sometimes worry that their aging family member is eating right for keeping their blood sugar under control. One aspect of eating that may seem overwhelming is the idea of taking a senior with diabetes out to a restaurant. But, […]
Why Is Your Senior Isolating Herself a Little More Lately?
Isolation is something that you might not notice right away with your aging adult. Gradually, she may have stopped going out as much or spending as much time with other people. Learning why she’s doing this can help you to come up with a solution for her. She’s Experienced Losses. Loss is terrible, no matter […]
How Can Your Parent Prevent High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol on its own is not a bad thing. In fact, it is essential to the functioning of the body. Your body produces this waxy substance naturally in order to aid in the production of cells. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood, however, it can lead to problems. Excessive cholesterol in the […]
How Can You Plan Simple, Fun Activities for an Aging Adult in Your Life?
Activities help to occupy your senior’s brain and fill her days with something that’s meaningful for her. you might want to consider trying different activities for each day by using a theme. Experiment to find what works for your senior. Keep Your Ideas Simple. The simplest ideas are usually the best ideas. If you’re trying […]
What Can You Do to Make Your Senior’s Move Less Stressful?
Moving is never easy, but it can be even more complicated when you’re helping your senior to move. Here are some things you can do to help reduce those stress levels for everyone. Figure out What Can Be Donated or Given Away. Odds are very good that if your elderly family member is moving, she’s […]
Are You Neglecting Relationships?
When you’re busy running from one task to another as a caregiver, it’s not always easy to spot the hole you’re leaving in your own social life. Friends and family that you might have seen often may only get a quick phone call now and again that slows down even more. Reviving your relationships can […]
Is My Elderly Relative Touch Deprived?
Most adults are aware that elderly people need a lot to stay healthy and happy, such as a good diet, entertainment, comfortable living space, and adequate medical care. But how many of them realize that to have good mental and physical health, elderly adults need to have human contact in the form of touching? A […]
Tips for Caring for a Senior Suffering from PHN
PHN, also known as postherpetic neuralgia, can be a serious and long-lasting complication of shingles. The result of nerve damage that occurs from the infection, PHN is characterized by pain that lingers long after the infection itself is cleared up. The pain can last for at least 3 months but can linger for years, dramatically […]
Could Relationship Wellness Month Bring You and Your Aging Adult Closer Together?
February may be most famous for being the month in which Valentine’s Day falls, but there’s another holiday that revolves around relationships and lasts all month long. Relationship Wellness Month is a great time for you to reflect on your relationship with your aging adult and determine how you want to nurture that relationship. Spend […]
Routine Tips to Encourage Better Nutrition for Your Senior
If you are like many family caregivers, encouraging your parent to eat a healthy diet and ensuring that they get enough nutrition on a regular basis is an important part of your care efforts for them. You may have even gotten a recommendation from their doctor to help them make changes, whether that is to […]
