How To Protect An Aging Parent From Elder Abuse
If currently looking after an aging in place elderly parent, here are several effective ways to help protect them from being abused.
Nutritious Meal Tips For Seniors With A Loss Of Appetite
As a person ages, it’s not uncommon for them to start losing their appetite for one reason or another. But when that senior lives alone, a loss of appetite can cause rapid weight loss that quickly places their freedom and independence at risk. If you’re currently caring for an aging in place elderly loved one who’s not interested in eating due to a loss of appetite, try these taste bud-tantalizing meal ideas.
Why A Good Exercise Routine Is So Important For Seniors
The aging process can be hard on the body, whether it is a lack of energy, poor balance, and coordination, or the onset of arthritis. And although there is no proven way to completely stop the effects of aging from occurring, exercising regularly can certainly make them much more tolerable. With that said, here are several ways that a good exercise routine benefits seniors:
How To Use Holiday Time To Determine If Extra Care For Aging Parents Is Needed
Tips on how to utilize the holiday season to help figure out if additional care for aging parents is necessary and beneficial to all involved. It is common for seniors to say "everything is fine" when asked by family members. They do not want to bother their children knowing how busy they are. The holidays provide an ideal time to take [...]
Holidays Are The Perfect Time To Check On Aging Loved Ones
When an aging loved one lives a distance away, it is not always easy to ensure they are doing well. Often, most contact with them is probably through phone calls, texts, and emails, which makes it easy to miss the signs that they may be struggling. When visiting an aging loved one for the holidays, this is a perfect time to [...]
When Is It Time To Consider Respite Care?
Serving as a family caregiver for an aging in place elderly loved one is highly rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally draining. “Respite care” is a term that refers to short-term or temporary relief. Respite caregivers come in many shapes and sizes. What follows are some reliable respite care options when it’s time for you to take a well-deserved break.