Understanding the Benefits of Exercise for Dementia
When a loved one has dementia and all of the issues that it encompasses, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Out of all the creative approaches caregivers can use to help make life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as possible, there is one very effective strategy that may be neglected: exercise for […]
New Year, New You: Discover the Benefits of Exercise for Seniors with Chronic Health Conditions
While staying safe at home has become our new normal, it doesn’t mean we should spend our time sitting in front of the TV! For older adults, particularly those diagnosed with chronic health conditions, sustaining an energetic lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle that could seem insurmountable. However, research indicates there are many […]
Conquer Senior Mobility Issues with Pool Exercises
There’s practically nothing greater than a relaxing dip in the pool to beat the July heat, and the buoyancy of the water offers the additional benefit of the perfect low-impact environment to conquer senior mobility issues. Make sure to consult with a senior’s doctor first prior to beginning or adjusting exercise levels, and then invite […]
Exercises For Seniors Help Keep Joints Healthy
Do you know that for each and every pound of weight we lose, we reduce four pounds of force from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is certainly great incentive for people to remain active, irrespective of age! Incorporating exercises for older women and men to the day to […]
Nurturing Family Caregivers: Helpful Resolutions for a Peaceful New Year
“I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more often.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you will look forward […]
Enhancing Life With COPD: How to Help Loved Ones Breathe Easier
Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you’re taking care of a loved one with COPD, you are familiar with these symptoms. Your aim is to help the person with enhancing life with COPD, but it’s not easy. While there is currently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are things you can do […]
Top Tips for Anxiety Management in Older Loved Ones
Aging is accompanied by a set of common changes. Shifts in eating and sleeping habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are often attributed to the natural process of growing older. However, these very changes can sometimes be indicative of a frequently overlooked and untreated condition in older adults: anxiety. Our care experts offer the […]
Unlocking the Secrets to Better Diabetes Care
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it’s likely you know someone or maybe even are part of this group. Regardless of whether you’re new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to better manage the condition. […]
Proven Strategies to Lower Stroke Risk
Experiencing a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The results of a stroke can last for a long time. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the top cause of disability in older adults in the U.S. As with other serious medical conditions, prevention is essential. How […]
Getting a Joint Replaced? Here’s What to Ask Your Doctor
You have just discovered that Dad needs to have knee replacement surgery. You have heard bits and pieces of what this might involve from friends, but are you truly ready to help him prepare for getting a joint replaced and recover safely and fully afterwards? Millions of people have joint replacement surgery each year. The […]