Seniors with dementia who display combative behavior can provide overwhelming challenges for their caregivers and others. When not controlled, the situations can escalate and turn violent. Below are several strategies family caregivers can use to manage a combative senior loved one with dementia. 1. Change Activity Times Monitor your parent’s…
While malnutrition often results from a person not eating enough, it can also mean the foods the person does eat aren’t effectively utilized or absorbed to ensure optimal health. It’s important that seniors maintain optimal nutrition to lower the risk of certain health conditions. While common acute illnesses, such as…
Many family members take on the responsibility of caring for senior loved ones and then discover the task was more of a challenge than they had originally anticipated. Others may live too far from their elderly relatives and are thus unable to help in a time of need. Home care…
The brain contains trillions of neural connections that are responsible for managing many different body functions. When a stroke happens, it results in bleeding and possibly swelling. The trauma damages the communication pathways, which causes the stroke symptoms. However, recent research reveals the brain undergoes processes to repair the damage….
The kitchen can be an unsafe place for seniors who have slow reflexes, poor vision, or issues with memory. Even with constant oversight, it won’t take much for a serious accident or injury to occur if you don’t take a few precautions. The following seven tips can help you senior-proof…
When an aging loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, families often commit to do everything in their power to help their loved one maintain a high quality of life. While there are therapy programs and medications that can help seniors manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s, there are also natural alternatives…
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disorder that destroys brain cells and neural pathways. Doctors haven’t been able to come up with a cure for this disease, but they can delay some of the worst symptoms with a variety of medications and therapies. To slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important…
Weight management is a common problem among seniors, leaving many grappling with obesity and other health concerns or confusion regarding how to exercise safely on a regular basis. With that in mind, it’s important for family caregivers to learn strategies that can empower their older loved ones to successfully manage…
If you’re caring for an aging loved one who is living with mobility issues, you’re probably going to run into at least a few unique challenges in the coming years. In addition to impacting his or her physical health, your loved one’s mobility problems might also affect his or her…
One of the most important things you can do to help a senior loved one stay healthy is work with him or her to maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is associated with a variety of health issues, including increased risks of heart attacks, dementia, diabetes, and arthritis. Here are some…