Chronic stress can cause serious health problems that interfere with a senior’s ability to age in place. On the other hand, finding safe and reliable ways to decompress is one of the keys to enjoying a happier, more fulfilling life. What follows are five stress-reducing activities that most seniors can safely participate in.
Unfortunately, millions of seniors every year deal with physical, mental and emotional challenges that keep them from enjoying fulfilling lives. On the other hand, finding ways to overcome those obstacles is the key to living a happier, healthier life. If you have a senior loved one who’s not living life to the fullest here’s how to help them get back on the right track.
Malnourishment is a serious health problem in the aging population. If you’re looking after for an aging in place elderly parent this news can certainly keep you up at night. Here’s how to ensure that mom or dad stay well nourished even when you’re not there.
Working out regularly benefits elderly participants in many ways, and most seniors who exercise enjoy healthier, more independent lives as a result. But many seniors can’t engage in rigorous, high-impact forms of exercise because of the stress it places on weakened bones, arthritic joints and tired muscles. That’s why scores of elderly Americans are now using water aerobics as a low-impact alternative to traditional workouts
Millions of older adults are now spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting shelter-in-place and social distancing orders. Unfortunately, that’s keeping many homebound seniors from getting to the gym for the regular exercise they need to keep their minds and bodies fit.
Millions of normally active elderly adults are now being asked to shelter-in-place and self-isolate so that they won’t be exposed to coronavirus. For family members who are looking out for them, finding some creative activities that they can do is a priority. If you’re currently caring for a self-isolating senior, here are 5 fun activities that you both will enjoy long after things return to normal.
A lifestyle-altering event like the COVID-19 pandemic creates unique social challenges because of travel bans, stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines. Fortunately, as an informal caregiver there are several ways to keep your senior socially engaged, starting with these.
Due to factors like dementia, depression and pride, many elderly persons who don’t practice proper personal hygiene also refuse to accept help from family members. If you’re currently faced with this dilemma, here’s how to convince your loved one to say “yes” to some personal hygiene assistance.
When a senior becomes bed-bound, it can be confusing for a family caregiver to know exactly which types of care are the most important. To help ensure that your mom enjoys a higher quality of life whenever she’s bed-bound, use these caregiving tips from the pros.
According to WebMD, roughly half of all men and women in the U.S. over the age of 65 don’t sleep enough. In many cases this lack of sufficient sleep is due to the aging process itself, but other causes include stress, certain medications and chronic pain. Unfortunately, not sleeping enough oftentimes leads to more serious health problems that can threaten a senior’s ability to continue aging in place at home. Here are several reasons why getting sufficient sleep is vitally important for seniors.
