Dehydration in Seniors: How to Address the Root Causes
Seniors Prefer Homecare2022-01-31T13:48:34-05:00Is your senior loved one staying hydrated? See what the symptoms of dehydration in seniors are and how to deal with them.
The Benefits of a Well Balanced Diet for Seniors
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-10-19T21:27:03-04:00The nutrients found in a well-balanced diet can help seniors combat many age-related challenges. Here are 5 specific ways they can.
Lifestyle Changes Seniors Can Make to Avoid a Stroke
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:28:05-04:00As one of the leading causes of death in the US, many seniors suffer a stroke every year. For those lucky enough to survive, stroke-related complications may include speech disorders, blood clots, depression and chronic headaches. Fortunately, making healthier lifestyle choices can play a large part in lowering one’s stroke risk in the first place.
5 Great Ways for Seniors to Manage Their Diabetes
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:28:44-04:00Mismanaged or uncontrolled diabetes can cause complications that affect the heart, blood vessels, eyes, nerves, and other parts of the body. If you are currently caring for an aging-in-place loved one with diabetes, here are 5 great ways to ensure their quality-of-life remains high.
Why You Are Never Too Old to Enjoy the Benefits of Improved Nutrition
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:29:19-04:00Sadly, millions of aging-in-place seniors don’t get the daily nutrition they need. What follows are several reasons why you’re never too old to enjoy the benefits that a healthy, well-balanced diet provides.
Senior Nutrition: Overcoming the Challenges
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:44:48-04:00For those still living at home, malnutrition can place their freedom and independence at risk. If you’re currently looking after an aging in place loved one who’s “nutritionally challenged” here are some ways to ensure that they get the nutrients their body so desperately needs.
How to Boost a Senior’s Nutrition During National Nutrition Month
Seniors Prefer Homecare2020-02-28T14:10:06-05:00Good nutrition is important at any age, but many Americans aged 65-and-over don’t eat enough of the nutrient-rich foods that their bodies need. March is National Nutrition Month, which means it’s a great time to make sure your aging loved one is getting the vital nutrients their body so desperately needs.
5 Nutritious Meal Ideas for Seniors with Dysphagia
Seniors Prefer Homecare2019-11-11T08:37:51-05:00Millions of elderly Americans have trouble swallowing food and liquids, a condition that’s known as dysphagia. When not properly addressed, a senior’s swallowing impairment can lead to more serious health problems like dehydration, malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia. If you are currently caring for an aging in place loved one with dysphagia, preparing them some appetizing and nutritious foods that are also easy to swallow can be challenging.
When an Aging Parent Displays Lack of Interest and Decreased Energy
Seniors Prefer Homecare2019-10-18T12:08:02-04:00You’ve been taking care of your aging in place elderly mother for about a year now, and everything was going fine until recently. But now mom’s energy level has decreased noticeably, and she’s stopped participating in many of her favorite activities. Her lack of interest and decreased energy have got you worried, but you’re not sure what to do. Thankfully, helping a lethargic senior regain their “zest for life” is possible when using these tips.
How to Care for a Senior with Osteoporosis
Seniors Prefer Homecare2019-09-01T13:14:57-04:00Millions of aging in place Americans aged 65-and-over suffer from the degenerative bone disease known as osteoporosis. Unfortunately for many seniors with osteoporosis, enjoying the daily activities they once did has now become a painful and dangerous undertaking.