Coping With Emotional Baggage: Family Caregiver’s Weight Gain
As family caregivers manage the weight of helping an infirm or elderly family member, they often gain weight, feel depressed and anxious, and sleep poorly. The longer they are in the role, the more...
Personal Assistant For The Elderly: Filling The Gap For Seniors
Even seniors who can manage the activities of daily living (ADLs) might benefit from help running errands, pet care, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, and bookkeeping. While there might...
Proper hydration is important for people of all ages, but the elderly are particularly susceptible to dehyration. Their bodies have less fluid that they may not replentish due to a decreased thirst...
Learning How To Calmly And Clearly Deal With A Parent With Dementia
Dealing with a parent with dementia can be challenging as you realize you may need to change your way of communicating with them. Rather than remind them of what they can’t do, speak calmly,...
Today’s tech-literate seniors often find phone apps convenient for connecting with others through social media and dating apps and reminding them to take meds, walk the dog, and find their car in a...
When an elderly parent lives with you, your menu planning for them should be healthy and include the proper balance of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and vitamins. The menu should include what...
