Category: Health
How To Detect Undernourishment In Seniors
Published: 04/24/20
It may be difficult to imagine that the parent who consistently put food on the family table each and every night, and who insisted you […]
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The Importance Of Oral Hygiene In The Elderly
Published: 12/30/19
Taking on the role of caregiver for senior loved ones is challenging (major understatement!). It’s easy for things like oral hygiene and routine dental appointments to take a back burner as […]
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The Benefits Of Aromatherapy On The Elderly
Published: 11/22/19
Sometimes we get so focused on the nuts-and-bolts of senior care, such as diet and meal support, or ensuring their home is safe and accessible – we forget […]
Read MoreArthritis Diet: What To Eat And What To Avoid
Published: 10/31/19
Did you know the foods you eat can worsen your arthritis pain and inflammation? Adhering to an arthritis diet – nearly identical to an anti-inflammatory diet – can make […]
Read MoreSenior Health And Wellbeing Depends On Social Interaction
Published: 09/30/19
Social spheres shrink rapidly for seniors who don’t remain engaged in the world around them. Living alone, losing the ability to drive, decreased mobility, and […]
Read MoreCombatting Depression In The Elderly
Published: 08/27/19
While it’s true that depression and feelings of loneliness are common in the senior population, there is much we can do to minimize or prevent […]
Read MoreHow COPD Affects Aging And What Caregivers Can Do
Published: 07/30/19
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects roughly 11 million people in the United States and is now the third-leading cause of death by disease in […]
Read MoreReducing Anger In Those With Dementia
Published: 06/25/19
Reducing anger can quickly become the number one issue for caregivers because while some individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia remain content and amiable for the […]
Read MoreReminiscence Therapy And Dementia
Published: 03/29/19
There are no words to describe the grief, the worry, the frustration and – yes – even anger as loved ones seem to fade away […]
Read MoreGuns And Dementia: Keeping Seniors Safe
Published: 02/28/19
Typically, senior safety concerns around dementia include things like taking away the keys, making a home safer and more accessible and ensuring qualified adults are […]
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