Your parents might be taking many medications at a time, which is not easy to remember. It becomes an even bigger challenge when they start forgetting things, but it’s natural given their age or condition. You can mitigate the risk of this confusion by taking a few steps, which I’ll share with you in this article.
As seniors age, they may require professional care. Many options are available for families for both facilities-based and in-home care, including live-in and live-out care for their loved ones. We explore the various care options available to families for the care of their loved ones.
Poor diet and lack of exercise, in addition to other factors such as genetics, can cause high cholesterol in seniors, which can lead to many chronic problems. In this article, we share a few tips on caring for seniors with high cholesterol.
Vision loss is a part and parcel of aging and can be accentuated by disease. It can severely impact a senior’s quality of life and increase falls and other risks. We share a few caregiving tips on how to care for seniors with poor vision.
Age-related conditions can make it difficult and even dangerous for seniors to drive. However, giving up driving can be traumatic for seniors. Families need to watch out for the signs which indicate it is time for a loved one to stop driving. We share some tips on how to identify when it is time for a senior to stop driving, how to convince them to stop driving and the alternatives available to them to maintain their independence.
Diabetes is a serious common disease among seniors. It can profoundly impact a senior’s quality of life and requires changes in diet, regular exercise, medication and monitoring to manage. However, with proper care and discipline, its risks can be mitigated and the quality of life maintained. Here we share a few tips for managing diabetes for seniors.
As seniors age, their changing dietary habits and preferences can lead to a deficiency of essential nutrients which can cause many serious problems. The dietary aspect of seniors is often overlooked by families, physicians and caregivers as they focus more on their illnesses. Here we share a few senior nutrition tips on common dietary deficiencies and how to avoid them for seniors.
Providing quality companion care is a critical part of a caregiver’s job. It helps seniors maintain their daily routines and independence with dignity and comfort, and has been shown to have a strong positive impact on their physical and mental well-being. Caregivers must understand what quality companionship entails and make sure that they make it a part of their daily caregiving routine. Here we share a few guidelines.
Joint activities such as exercise, games, cooking, listening to music or art projects can help nurture the client and caregiver relationship. They help develop trust and friendship, which are vital for caring for a client. Once a client trusts a caregiver, they will allow a caregiver to enter their personal space and are more likely to accept care. We share examples of a few activities that caregivers can do with their clients to improve their bond.
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious chronic disease that can be fatal. Seniors are especially vulnerable to it. Care for high blood pressure requires constant monitoring, medical intervention and adjustments to diet and daily lifestyle. Professional caregivers can help seniors maintain the right lifestyle to manage hypertension and reduce associated risks. Here we share a few tips on how to care for seniors with hypertension.
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