Table of Content1 1. Baked Sweet Potatoes2 2. Fruit & Avocado Smoothies3 3. Turmeric Eggs4 4. Citrus Baked Salmon5 5. Dark Chocolate Almond Milk Studies continue to show that cognitive health is closely tied to food. No single food or beverage is going to reverse Alzheimer’s disease, but nutritious superfoods can minimize or mitigate some …
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Table of Content1 Understanding Dementia & Vision Impairment2 Types of Vision Issues3 Difficulty with Object Recognition4 Working through Vision Impairment Dementia can produce a wide variety of unusual symptoms, including issues with vision. Even in seniors who used to have excellent vision, the brain may no longer be able to interpret and process all the …
Table of Content1 Stay Hydrated2 Remain Physically Active3 Get More Sleep4 Keep Depression at Bay 5 Switch to Healthy Meals & Snacks Fatigue is a common issue many seniors face, but it’s often ignored. When left untreated, fatigue could cause your senior loved one to face a rapid decrease in his or her normal functioning. Here …
Table of Content1 1. Higher Collagen Production2 2. Better Immune System Response3 3. Easier Weight Maintenance4 4. Increased Digestive Health5 5. Enhanced Brain Power6 6. Reduced Risk of Heart Disease7 7. Heightened Flavor Acai berries are known for their health benefits. Your elderly loved one can reap these benefits when acai is consumed regularly as …
Table of Content1 They Assume Many Different Roles 2 They Adjust to Changing Needs3 They’re Often Family Peacekeepers4 They Help Their Loved Ones Maintain Dignity5 They Don’t Make Their Loved Ones Feel Like a Burden Being a family caregiver for an aging loved one, whether as the primary caregiver or as part of a collaborative effort, …
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Table of Content1 1. Squats2 2. Running3 3. Front Raises4 4. Hip Rolls5 5. Yoga While it’s important for aging adults to maintain active and balanced lifestyles, certain forms of exercise may have risks that far exceed their benefits. Putting too much stress on the joints, hyperextending the knees, and engaging in high-impact activities that …
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Table of Content1 Medication2 Physical and Occupational Therapy3 Alternative Therapies4 Lifestyle Modifications Most forms of dementia aren’t curable. Therefore, when “treatment” is discussed if you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a similar dementia-related condition, it’s usually in reference to managing symptoms and enhancing quality of life as much as possible. For many seniors …
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Table of Content1 1. Diet Sodas2 2. Raw Eggs3 3. Lunch Meat4 4. Soft Cheese5 5. Bean Sprouts6 6. Uncooked Shellfish7 7. White Bread8 8. Unpasteurized Juice9 9. Grapefruit10 10. Alcohol A healthy diet is important for all ages, but it’s particularly beneficial for seniors to be well-nourished. However, a lot of common foods can …
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Table of Content1 1. Stay Active2 2. Socialize More Often3 3. Consider Aspirin4 4. Take Vitamins5 5. Get a Pet As people age, they often have a more difficult time maintaining their overall health. However, seniors are living longer today, and a few lifestyle changes can increase their chances of a healthier life. Consider these …
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Table of Content1 Concentrating on Music Activates Memory2 Playing Music Promotes Quality of Life3 Listening to Music Relaxes the Mind & Body4 Exercising to Music Boosts Physical Health Music is more than a simple form of entertainment or something to just leave playing in the background. There are potential healing powers within the sounds your …
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