Surgery is challenging for many seniors to recover from when they first get home. On top of having slower healing times, seniors often face challenges with taking care of their bodies. Providing your aging loved one with support prevents him or her from having to return to the hospital to…
According to the National Institutes of Health, many seniors today report feeling satisfied with their lives. This is certainly a good thing, but there are many factors that can affect an older adult’s outlook on life, which is why some seniors need a gentle reminder about ways they can remain…
While you might want to provide long-term care for your aging parent, there will most likely come a time when you need to seek out some type of assistance. Caregiving could take a toll on your health and wellbeing, and you won’t always be able to provide world-class care on…
Parkinson’s disease is a relatively common neurological disorder that can impact many different aspects of an individual’s health, from fine motor skills to digestion. Some people are surprised to hear this unique disease can also affect personality, and your aging loved one could go through some major behavioral changes in…
In a recent AARP survey, nearly 80 percent of Americans 50 and older expressed a desire to remain in their current residences. Other surveys suggest this preference is even higher among elderly people. If your older loved one hopes to age in place, it’s a goal that may be achievable…
As senior men age, their health patterns change, and they have an increased risk of various conditions, such as insomnia. Seniors must develop good sleeping strategies to get adequate rest at night. Continue reading to learn more about good sleeping habits for 80-year-old-men and the benefits good sleep hygiene provides…
Staying physically active in the senior years could boost your elderly parent’s health by lowering the risk of stress, heart disease, and other age-related problems. Therefore, you need to find ways for your loved one to work out safely, even if he or she has cognitive issues or mobility limitations….
Aging adults are much more likely than younger people to be readmitted to the hospital. In fact, if your senior loved one has been recently discharged from the hospital, statistics show he or she has a 20 percent chance of being readmitted within 30 days. While a wide variety of…
Sodium is an essential mineral that’s necessary for the body to function properly. When too much is consumed, however, it can cause serious health concerns. We may think our food tastes better with a little added salt, but along with that delicious dinner come several risks to overall health and…
Many seniors face boredom, which can lead to depression and feelings of worthlessness and restlessness. However, you can stop boredom before it begins and affects your senior loved one’s wellbeing. Here are four things your loved one can do to beat the boredom blues. 1. Learn Something New The National…