The news about coronavirus changes daily, but one thing that’s certain is the need to make sensible lifestyle adjustments. However, actually implementing these changes can be challenging for anyone, especially seniors accustomed to set routines. Still, it’s important to take steps, such as the five mentioned below, to lower the…
Taking on caregiver-related tasks without assistance from family and friends could be detrimental to your health. Therefore, you should develop strategies to delegate responsibilities. Below you’ll find tips that can help you get others involved in your senior parent’s care. 1. Split Tasks Equally To reduce the risk of caregiver…
Waiting until you have to make time-sensitive decisions is never a good idea, which is why you need to speak with your senior loved one early on about long-term health-related decisions. Sit down with your parent while he or she is mentally, physically, and emotionally competent, even if the topics…
Your senior loved one’s sudden temper tantrum may leave you reeling from stress. As a family caregiver, you may sometimes feel as though you didn’t sign up for yelling or physical aggression. Anger may be especially troubling when your loved one was never like this before receiving a dementia diagnosis….
The new year always brings fresh changes that help seniors look to the future with hope. Yet, 2020 still brings some of the same challenges seniors have faced in the past along with a few new ones every family should be thinking about. These are the most common challenges seniors…
Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons for immobility. The perception of pain varies among people, and if your senior loved one has a mood disorder or cognitive problems, he or she may perceive pain differently than someone who doesn’t have these issues. Here are some ways to…
People change throughout their lives, and it’s well known that getting older generates some major changes in how a person feels and acts. Being prepared for the normal signs of aging helps seniors protect their overall health. Knowing what’s normal also provides a baseline to use to figure out when…
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Picnics are a great way for seniors to socialize, get some sun, and play games that can keep them mentally and physically stimulated. The Castle Rock senior care experts at Home Care Assistance want to share an infographic detailing the perfect games for seniors to play at a picnic. If…
The choice to leave their aging loved ones with dementia alone is difficult for many family caregivers because of the negative impact dementia has on memory, critical thinking skills, and motor functions. There may be times when you need to step away to handle professional and personal situations, but leaving…
Older adults often live on a fixed income supported by social security, retirement benefits, pension payouts, and similar sources. Based on an analysis of more than 100,000 complaints received from adults 62 and older, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has come up with a list of financial issues that typically…