A senior’s sense of balance generally worsens over time. Medications, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and inflammation can lead to poor balance. If your senior loved one’s flexibility and balance decrease, he or she could fall and break one or more bones. Here are some of the things family caregivers can do…
The level of care each older adult requires varies. Caregivers perform tasks daily that rely on their emotional, mental, and physical abilities. However, to provide the highest level of quality care possible, there are some things family caregivers must avoid doing. 1. Neglect Education & Training Needs While providing basic…
It never hurts to be prepared, and it’s important for seniors to take this advice to heart when getting ready for surgery. One way to do this is with what’s referred to as prehabilitation, or “prehab.” Here’s how this approach to surgery prep can help older adults with the recovery…
Statistically, seniors are often considered a high-risk group when it comes to nearly any type of surgery. Therefore, it’s understandable for both older adults and family caregivers to have concerns if surgery is a possibility. While every situation is different, there are some instances when surgery is generally considered unsafe…
Frequent fatigue in older adults is constant tiredness that doesn’t get better with rest. Fatigue in the elderly can affect daily tasks, mobility, and concentration. It may be caused by medical conditions, poor nutrition, sleep disturbances, medications, or emotional stress. Sudden or extreme fatigue in seniors shouldn’t be ignored, as…
It’s never too late to adopt the kind of lifestyle habits that can contribute to better health and wellbeing during the senior years. The good news is a shift to a healthier lifestyle can happen gradually and in a way that’s comfortable enough to encourage long-term positive changes. Here are…
Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are well suited to seniors for many reasons. However, you’re likely wary of this transportation option because of reported passenger abuse and sexual assault by drivers. Here are some of the pros of ride-sharing and how to ensure your aging loved one’s safety….
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh surveyed more than 3,000 seniors. They discovered that, for the most part, older adults today are happier than what was common in previous generations. While this is certainly good news, seniors still face some challenges that can make it difficult to see the sunny…
Age-related cognitive decline may start around the age of 50 or sometime during mid-life. However, according to the National Institutes of Health, it often occurs later, around the age of 70 or so. If this is what you’re noticing in your senior loved one, make sure he or she has…
Immune changes and other health conditions are often to blame when it comes to severe coronavirus infections among older adults. Many seniors are living with underlying conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, which makes it difficult to fight off the respiratory virus. Below are steps family caregivers can take…