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Eating healthy is a lifelong habit that can easily be neglected with age. Seniors need to pay special attention when it comes to dietary needs. Often, memory issues and the ability to prepare meals tend to get in the way of proper nutrition. To help, caregivers should ensure that meals are planned to meet nutritional…
Caregivers all too often focus on the person they are caring for more than they focus on themselves. However, as a caregiver, your health and well-being are important factors in their care. If you aren’t healthy, your focus can be off, your energy depleted, and your decision-making skills affected. The old saying is true; “you…
As we ascend into 2021, it’s time to think about fresh beginnings. Seniors should consider new goals to keep them mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy in the new year. Check out these five points to get started. Exercise Seniors often become sedentary for various reasons; physical limitations and depression are often the culprits. Adding physical…
Staying in shape and recovering from an injury or an illness is always difficult. However, it can often be more challenging for seniors. In addition to the illness or injury, they could also have other issues, such as joint problems due to their age, chronic pain, and more. Keeping healthy and recovering is essential. This…
Older adult Americans have heard many recent warnings about the dangers they face: pandemics, environmental changes, toxic chemicals, and so on. While these may all be legitimate concerns, the greater reality is that the number one threat to all Americans’ health remains the same: heart disease. September 29th is World Heart Health Day, a day…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tremendous number of challenges. One of them is the need for millions of people to remain at home. Seniors, who are especially vulnerable to the virus, find themselves in a particularly tricky situation. They have to stay at home to protect their health, and yet they need to be…
The outbreak of COVID-19 is making everyone feel at least a little bit anxious. But this virus, now a pandemic, is both widespread and highly contagious. Seniors are at the highest risk of catching the virus and developing severe complications from it. However, there’s a lot you can do to protect seniors who are staying…
Caregiving goes beyond medical care. Kind-hearted and compassionate caregivers make sure that your loved one stays social and active even during these challenging times. Isolation and stress can lead to disinterest in daily activities, depression, and loss of cognitive ability. But, with the help of caregivers, seniors can stay healthy and engaged from home. Here…
It can be challenging to manage stress during times of uncertainty and families are facing new challenges as they learn to deal with the realities of social distancing and our new normal. Current circumstances can be particularly difficult for the elderly and those with preexisting health conditions who are at a higher risk of suffering…