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Family caregivers should have several resources they can turn to for support when they need a break or the opportunity to manage other responsibilities. While you may have several family members and friends who offer to help, it’s also important to have professional caregivers available to provide assistance when you need it. Naturally, you may be skeptical about having someone…
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Throughout the many stages of dementia, seniors may experience a variety of emotions, including aggression and agitation. These behaviors can be overwhelming for caregivers, but they’re manageable. Below you’ll find tips to help you calm a senior loved one with dementia. Play Music Listening to music can immediately connect older adults to positive memories that calm the mind and relax…
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Parkinson’s disease leads to changes in motor functions that could prevent seniors from participating in fun activities. However, staying active can enhance wellbeing and slow the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder. Here are the best hobbies for older adults with Parkinson’s and the advantage of each hobby. 1. Painting Promoting creativity is a great way to boost an elderly parent’s…
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After receiving immediate medical intervention, stroke survivors commonly need to undergo physical and or speech therapy following the event. The rehabilitation process often involves lifestyle changes, such as adopting a healthy diet. There are many foods healthcare providers recommend for stroke survivors. However, the foods may need altering when seniors have swallowing difficulty secondary to the vascular accident. Lean Proteins…
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Certain lifestyle choices and preexisting health conditions can contribute to mobility limitations in seniors, which can diminish quality of life. Here are some ways to manage your aging parent’s mobility limitations so he or she can anticipate a brighter future. Use Mobility Devices Mobility devices can greatly enhance mobility. For example, if your loved one is unable to ambulate, a…
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When older adults retire, they have eight hours or more of extra free time on their hands every day. Unless seniors have plans in place to fill the days, they eventually become bored. Being chronically bored may lead to emotional and physical health issues and restlessness. Some seniors might begin to feel worthless. British researchers studied 7,000 subjects over the…
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The benefits for aging adults who volunteer are numerous. Even seniors who don’t have transportation can still volunteer. Some agencies provide shuttle bus service for their volunteers who don’t drive so they can participate. Here are some ways volunteering benefits aging adults. Get Out of the House A change of scenery every once in a while is good for emotional…
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Grocery shopping is one of those household chores people either love or put off until they cannot any longer. For seniors, this task becomes increasingly challenging as they lose the ability to remember their shopping list or lift heavy bags of groceries. These five tips can help you assist your aging loved one by overcoming the most common issues seniors…
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According to the World Health Organization, strokes kill just over five million people every year. These cardiac events can also result in secondary health complications, such as partial paralysis, permanent brain damage, slurred speech, and stiff muscles. While some strokes are caused by genetic defects and disorders, most people can avoid these cardiac events by making some simple lifestyle changes….
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Numerous people provide care for an older parent or another relative. Surveys indicate that 83 percent describe caregiving as being a pleasant and rewarding experience. Depending on the type of care your loved one needs, you may face several challenges. However, taking care of a family member also provides many benefits. Appreciation Providing care for a beloved family member benefits…
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