Seniors who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may be tempted to think that all they can do is take medication and hope for the best. Yet, there are many options for senior care at home that can help control blood pressure and, if medication is necessary, even enhance the effect of the medications. 1. Eat a heart-healthy diet…
Anyone who can walk can incorporate exercise into their life, no matter how old they are. Elderly care studies have shown that health and strength can be improved by regular physical activity for seniors even into their 90s, so no one is never too old to start exercising. Seniors who can get in a 30 minute walk each day are…
When a cataract forms, the clear lens of one’s eye becomes clouded over. People with cataracts see as though they are looking through a cloudy lens or a window covered in frost or fog. This can make it much more difficult to drive at night, to read or even to see someone’s facial expression. Home care agencies note that seniors…
The holiday season is a great time to take action to preserve family memories so that they will not be forgotten when the family matriarchs and patriarchs no longer remember or are no longer there to share them. Preserving family history and memories does not have to be complex. Seniorcare experts recommend several options for preserving family history and memories…
For seniors, anxiety can become a significant issue affecting their ability to complete daily activities, and potentially leading to an increased incidence of insomnia or depression. The lack of sleep brought about by insomnia can not only exacerbate their anxiety, but also affect their overall health and cause other health conditions to worsen. Therefore, senior homecare experts recommend not summarily…
Taking care of a houseplant can help seniors have a more positive outlook and improve their quality of life according to home care providers. Senior care studies have shown that having and maintaining a houseplant can give seniors a boost in their happiness and overall health. Researchers found that, if given proper instructions – for example through an indoor gardening…
Seniors are often taking multiple medications for a variety of medical conditions. The more medications a senior is taking, the greater the risk that a missed dose, and overdose or a negative drug interaction between medications can result in accidental poisoning or have other dangerous consequences. In addition to poisoning and other potential lethal consequences, failure to take medications as…
Caring for an aging parent or family member who is struggling with Alzheimer’s is challenging. Family caregivers often struggle with knowing whether or not they are making the best decisions for their loved one. Since Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can manifest very differently, there are unique challenges that must be acknowledged and addressed. Whether dealing with irritability and…
Caregivers caring for their elderly loved ones can find it rewarding, but also extremely difficult, demanding and stressful. Senior caregivers must balance other responsibilities and make significant sacrifices to provide care. It is therefore important to be proactive in combatting burnout. Senior caregivers can become isolated in carrying out their responsibilities. Their other relationships can suffer and other family members…
Out of nowhere a pesky leg night cramp wakes your mom or dad up from a deep night’s sleep. The pain can be so intense your parent may awaken in tears or screaming. Thrashing in bed between the blankets, they attempt to shake off this pain. However, each movement seems to make the cramping more intense. The tossing and turning…
