More than 40 percent of those who have had strokes will also experience difficulty swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia. This can make it difficult to consume enough nutrients and vitamins throughout the day, and it can pose challenges with taking prescribed medications. Although it can take several years to enhance the ability to swallow, …
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If you have a senior loved one who has Parkinson’s disease, you may want to know more about the feasibility of letting him or her age in place. It’s important to determine whether or not your loved one’s needs can be properly met in the home, and thus, the ability to secure adequate help from …
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Table of Content1 1. Hiring the First Medical Professional You Find2 2. Not Being Careful with Medications3 3. Not Taking Notes during Doctor’s Visits4 4. Not Being Proactive about Medical Care5 5. Failing to Work as a Team6 6. Forgetting to Make a Medication Master List Every new caregiver undergoes a steep learning curve. You’ll …
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Table of Content1 Curbs Aggression 2 Reduces Disorientation 3 Calms Anxiety 4 Removes Suspicion & Blame 5 Decreases Repetition 6 Prevents Forgetfulness & Confusion 7 Boosts Self-Esteem For a senior loved one with dementia, the world can be frightening, baffling, frustrating, and threatening. When experiencing shifting reality, reassurance can be comforting. Here’s the difference reassurance makes in providing dementia care. …
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Table of Content1 Maintain Separate Accounts2 Ask for Help3 Utilize Local Resources4 5 Consult with a Financial Institution When caring for an aging parent, you juggle many roles. In addition to being responsible for your elderly loved one’s care, you must attend to family and work commitments while performing the roles of maid, chef, and …
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Marriage is more than just the promise of love and commitment to one person. Often, it also includes a commitment to your spouse’s family. While this can be a source of joy when you share happy occasions, such as holidays, birthdays, and other family celebrations, it can also include life’s challenges. As your in-laws age, …
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Table of Content1 Revamp the Diet2 Avoid Unhealthy Habits3 Stay Active4 Take the Right Medications5 Lose Weight According to the American Stroke Association, just over 25 percent of stroke survivors will have second strokes at some point. While the first stroke can be life-altering, a second stroke is often going to be much more severe …
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Table of Content1 1. Experiencing Sudden Shifts in Emotions2 2. Feeling Higher Levels of Anxiety3 3. Experiencing Grief & Loss Differently4 4. Getting More Out of Simple Pleasures5 5. Wanting to Express Emotions Differently6 6. Being Confused about Feelings Emotions are complex. Seniors tend to seem as though they get calmer as they get older, …
Table of Content1 Abstain from Alcohol2 Drink More Tea3 Eat Fruits & Vegetables4 Increase Fluid Intake5 Consume More Protein Along with using good hand-washing techniques and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, there are other simple ways to prevent common colds. As seniors are more susceptible to serious illnesses, a few preventative measures can help them maintain …
Table of Content1 Talk Openly2 Consider Clothing Choices3 Remove Obstacles4 Consider Skin Care5 Take a Break Caring for an incontinent senior can be one of the most challenging things family caregivers have to do during their lives. It’s often uncomfortable for both the senior and the caregiver. The following advice may make it a little …
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