Caring for an elderly parent is a labor of love, but it can also bring significant stress. Family caregiver stress is a real and often overwhelming experience. It’s important to recognize the signs and find effective ways to cope. This post is dedicated to all the informal caregivers who tirelessly look after their loved ones. Here, we’ll explore practical strategies
Health & Wellness
How to Help Seniors Avoid Loneliness
Loneliness in seniors is a growing concern, especially for those who live alone. It’s not just about being physically alone; it’s the feeling of being disconnected, unsupported, and isolated. Understanding why social interaction is vital and knowing how to help can make a significant difference in the lives of lonely seniors. This post aims to provide empathetic guidance and practical
What Causes Balance Issues in Older Adults?
According to the National Institute on Aging, balance problems in older adults is a common side effect of aging. Some balance problems can be reduced, but many start suddenly and without apparent cause. However, there are some causes of poor balance in seniors that can be identified and potentially avoided. While some causes are unavoidable or unclear, there are also
How to Communicate With a Parent with Dementia
Knowing how to help a parent with Dementia can be mentally and emotionally challenging, understandably so. As the illness progresses, their communication abilities will gradually change as the illness progresses. You may find that as the condition worsens, you’ll have to initiate conversations to get them to communicate at all. Still, it’s important to try to find ways to connect
What Causes Memory Loss and Forgetfulness?
Whether you’ve lost your cell phone or forgot to call someone back, it’s likely that you’ve experienced a bout of short-term memory loss. It’s common for people of all ages to experience minor lapses in memory. Once a person reaches a certain age, what was once a casual case of forgetfulness can be a symptom of a more serious issue
Understanding the Most Common Types of Dementia
As a syndrome that causes memory loss due to severe changes in the brain, Dementia is heartbreaking for everyone involved. If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, their thinking and behavior can also be affected. Various treatments, such as medications and therapies, can help ease the symptoms of dementia. Depending on the type of dementia, your loved one’s
Memory Care Packing Checklist
If a family member or a loved one has dementia or other cognitive impairments, there are certainly challenges involved. A memory care community can improve not only the senior’s quality of life, but that of their family and friends as well. Thorough planning for the move to a memory care community is key to ensuring a smooth, stress-free, and comfortable
Easy & Creative Hobbies for Seniors
After retirement, it’s common for seniors to realize they have a lot more time on their hands than they’re used to. While a lot of seniors already know what they want to do with their free time, others might feel a bit awkward, unsure how to fill the time that used to be spent working, raising children, and handling their
The Importance of Healthy Diet For the Elderly: Best Elderly Diets
With all the diet and nutritional ads in the media these days, it’s difficult to know just exactly what you should and should not be eating to stay healthy. Lining the grocery shelves are labels screaming gluten free, diary free, nut free, soy free, grain free … all touting their individual benefits. Just how do you decide what is right
Supporting & Helping Your Loved One in Assisted Living
Choosing to move a loved one or parent into assisted living can be a difficult decision. In times of change, life can be tough, or at least that’s how it seems. Often, the initial discussion about assisted living is the biggest moment of uncertainty and the toughest step. It’s best to include your senior in this conversation and stay focused