Archive for category: Senior Health

A woman comforts her elderly mother as she contemplates whether it is time for 24-hour dementia care.

Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care

Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires…
A female family caregiver creates a schedule and explores other ways to improve her time management in caregiving.

Balancing Act: Strategies for Effective Time Management in Caregiving

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like…
A senior man who knows how much exercise older adults need works out in a swimming pool.

Understanding How Much Exercise Older Adults Need

The countdown is on to the new year, and this means only one…
A woman assists her senior mother with hospital-at-home care.

Maintaining Life Balance with Hospital-at-Home Care

No one wants to spend any longer than necessary in the hospital.…
An older man and his daughter discuss how dementia affects the five senses as they have lunch.

Understanding How Dementia Affects the Five Senses

When we think about dementia, the first thing that usually…
Two female relatives work on building stronger family relationships by having a courageous conversation.

Build Stronger Family Relationships With Important Conversations

When you dedicate a great deal of time and energy to caring…
An older woman stands in front of a plate of food thinking about eating a grape. When a senior has an eating disorder, a change in eating habits may be the first sign.

What to Do When a Senior Has an Eating Disorder

Shifts in eating habits and weight are common as people get…
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How to Create Purpose for Older Adults and the Benefits They’ll Achieve

What is it that gets you out of bed every morning? If you’re…
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Getting Family to Agree About the Need for Senior Care

When you begin to detect the warning signs that care in the…
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Five Causes for Loss of Appetite in Elderly People and How to Help

After the indulgence associated with the holiday season,…
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Beverage Thickeners Help Older Adults With Swallowing Disorders

Unless you have a swallowing disorder called dysphagia, requiring…
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28 Wellness Questions to Ask Seniors Over the Holiday Season

It’s been months since you’ve had the chance for a nice,…