Afternoon Tea Is A Great Social Activity For Seniors
Isolation and loneliness are at near-epidemic levels for seniors, so finding fun activities for seniors is very important. April is National Afternoon Tea month and it’s the perfect time to give this activity a try with your senior. Afternoon tea has a lot of benefits for seniors. Besides getting seniors out of the house and […]
What Can You Do to Make Life Easier for a Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease?
Once your elderly family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she may worry that her entire life is over. There are some big changes coming her way, but with the right Alzheimer’s care plan, you and your senior may be able to find a path forward that helps her to have the best possible quality […]
Four Tips for Joining Your Mom at Medical Appointments
It’s reached a point where your mom needs someone to join her at the doctor. Maybe she doesn’t hear as well as she used to. Or, she might have cognitive issues that make it hard for her to remember what she was told. You plan to join her at her next round of medical appointments. […]
Tips For Making The Most Nutritious Shakes For Seniors
March is National Nutrition Month and since many seniors struggle to get the right amount of vitamins and minerals they need, it’s a great time to look for ways to help seniors manage their nutrition. Nutritional shakes and bars are a very effective way for seniors who are not eating enough to get the full […]
Outstanding Female Caregivers to Celebrate On International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day falls on March 8th. Women worldwide care for aging parents, loved ones, their own families and even close friends sometimes. Some famous caregivers have become known as much for their accolades as they are for being amazing caregivers to their family members and others. Learn about these outstanding female caregivers during International […]
Personal Care at Home Reduces Fall Risk for Your Senior
Seniors are way more susceptible to falling than many of them realize. There are a wide range of factors that can make your elderly family member more likely to fall. These range from changes in her environment to issues with her health and more. What you and your senior do to help her to avoid […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Aggression: What Are Common Triggers?
Did you know that aggression is quite common in those with Alzheimer’s disease? Unfortunately, there are a lot of family caregivers who are unaware of what causes the aggression. If you aren’t familiar with the causes, it can make handling it much more difficult. However, you don’t have to keep struggling so much with this […]
Fun At-Home Activities for Senior Citizens
With the Covid pandemic and many other illnesses going around, many senior citizens are staying home the majority of the time. If this is the case for your elderly loved one, it may be a good idea to get them doing some fun at-home activities. There are many different activities that fall into this category. […]
Why Does Sundowning Happen?
Every day at the same time, your dad becomes overly confused and agitated. He gets aggressive and will not sit still. These are all key signs of sundowning, but why does it happen? The reality is that there is no clear answer to why sundowning happens. Some people with dementia never experience it, and others […]
Take Steps to Ensure Your Parents Are Able to Age in Place
It’s your mom and dad’s goal to age in the home they’ve had for decades. They don’t like the idea of downsizing or moving to a new neighborhood. They need help, but they don’t want to move to get it. How can you ensure they can age in place as they get older? Consider Their […]