Dietary management is one of the most important interventions for diabetic seniors and the elderly who want to enjoy longer and healthier lives. Dietary management may have been mistaken for dieting by many, but the nutritional requirements of patients with diabetes are based on a well-balanced meal plan. Combined with […]
As Baby Boomers get older, there’s a growing need for resources and information related to senior healthcare. The oldest “Boomers”, or people born after World War II – from 1946 to 1964 will be turning 76 next year. According to the 2020 U.S. Census data, by 2030 everyone in this […]
When a beloved family member is starting to show signs that may not be able to live independently in their own home without regular help and/or medical care, you are bound to feel a plethora of conflicting, troubling, daunting, and stressful emotions and feelings. Here are eight signs that your […]
It can be overwhelming when you learn about your loved one’s dementia diagnosis. Dementia has no cure so it is easy to feel an immense sense of worry and despair. However, if you want to offer support it is important to stay level-headed. Here is a quick guide to dementia, […]
Your body experiences many changes through the years, but unfortunately one of the most common ailments experienced by older people is digestive problems. Shockingly, nearly 40% of older adults have one or more age-related digestive symptoms every year. These can be extremely painful or can lower day-to-day quality of life. […]
Exercise is important for seniors, but it can be difficult to know where to begin. If you haven’t worked out for a while, re-entry into the active world can be unsettling. There’s also a good chance the exercises you were once customary to aren’t best for seniors. In this post, […]
Learning how to care for a loved one living with arthritis can be a rugged mountain to climb. For seniors living with this ailment, pain, stiffness, swelling, and various other debilitating side effects accompany each passing day as they attempt to navigate their newly-inaccessible world. Despite arthritis being the most […]
The coronavirus crisis has made our lives more difficult, more complex and challenging. This is especially true if you have a senior living with you at home. Taking care of your elderly parents is one thing; but elderly care, working from home, and dealing with this whole crisis is another. […]
The world’s population is getting older. This means that more and more of us are getting to know what it means when it comes to caring for our parents. Just as they cared for you when you were younger, it may be that you need to care for them now […]
At present, in many countries, the assistance offered by the state to the elderly is a precarious one, regardless of whether it is medical, financial aid or the state houses made available for the care of the elderly, where the conditions are not at least decent. The situation of the […]
As parents get older, they often remain in a state of denial regarding their diminished abilities. They don’t want to become a burden or lose their independence. Because of this, they may not be entirely honest. When you visit their home, look for clues to determine if they are keeping […]
The problem with aging is that it is unpredictable – no-one knows exactly what to expect. Everyone ages differently and this makes it very difficult to plan ahead. Changes can be sudden or gradual but they are inevitable. Although aging isn’t necessarily a linear process, there is a fairly predictable […]