What to Do When a Senior Refuses to Eat
The greatest issue of a senior refusing to eat is malnutrition, depression, or a serious illness. Whether you’re a family caregiver or a hired in-home caregiver, equipping yourself with the knowledge of why your senior is refusing to eat will help you be able to address this challenge. Here are some tips.
Why In-Home Care is the Best Senior Service Option
When it comes to selecting the best care possible for seniors, families turn to home care. Seniors get to maintain their independence. Aging in place has become easier with the help of qualified caregivers. Here’s how a caregiver can help.
Empowering Seniors with Disabilities
While there are many disabilities our aging loved ones may face, we’re going to highlight the most common ones. We will also explore resources and other forms of support you can get in touch with to add your senior patient to the list of thriving seniors with disabilities.
Unlocking the Secrets of a Long and Healthy Life
Centenarians are individuals who live to be 100 years of age. Surely, this group of rare life-superheroes are doing something right… or have done something right all along. If you haven’t looked into the Blue Zones projects, we urge you to do so. If you’re looking for the secrets of a long and healthy life, here are some common habits we learned while we were there:
Protecting Seniors from Covid-19
Many have been affected by the pandemic and senior citizens worldwide have been and continue to be among the most vulnerable to the virus. Whether you are a senior reading this or you are a caregiver to an aging loved one or client, this is a reminder not to stop taking measures. Read on…
Senior Dating: Tips and Tricks
Who says we can't find love later in life? There are seniors successfully dating who would say it's completely possible. Not to mention, dating for seniors is an incredible form of companionship! If your senior mom or dad knows who they're looking for during this chapter of their life, you can help narrow down the search and find someone who meets most, if not all, of the criteria. Here are some tips.
The Benefits of Senior Relationships
When our seniors seek love and new relationships later in life, they may find it rewarding and fulfilling. In new relationships, be it romantic or friendship, our aging loved one can live a quality life. If your senior parent is seeking out new companionship, there are benefits you should know about, as well as challenges. Let’s explore some of these.
How to Prevent Strokes in Seniors
Our risk for stroke increases as we age so it is important to recognize the signs ahead of time. However, there are ways to be proactive and prevent strokes. There is no sooner time to start, so pay close attention and begin adopting these tips into your senior’s life today. To reduce the risk of stroke in seniors, try these tips.
Recognizing the Signs of Stroke in Seniors
Did you know that seniors are at a higher risk of stroke than other ages? Symptoms can be hard to detect and it is imperative that family members learn of the signs. Read more to learn of some signs on recognizing the signs of strokes in seniors.
How to Bring Up Health Concerns When Visiting Your Aging Parents
If you’re the type to be reserved when bringing up sensitive topics you’re concerned with, like your parent’s health, this is for you. We understand the topic of senior care can be uncomfortable, so here are some tips on how to approach your concerns and care for your elderly loved one.