If you are providing Alzheimer’s care to a loved one in your home, you will need to learn how to reduce his or her risk for developing bedsores, or decubitus ulcers. People suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are cognitively impaired and may not have the ability to take care of their skin in ways necessary to prevent skin breakdown. Here are three ways to reduce your loved one’s risk for bedsores.…
Read More »If you’ve recently been tasked with finding your parent an assisted living arrangement once he or she can no longer safely or comfortably live alone, you may be wondering where to begin. While there’s no shortage of assisted living facilities in just about every part of the country, paying for this care can be another matter entirely – and for those who are already retired and on a fixed income, there simply may not be enough extra cash to rent an assisted living apartment or pay the mortgage on a townhouse or condominium.…
Read More »When you retire, you may be ready to move into a smaller home and start enjoying experiences rather than possessions. When this happens, consider moving into a retirement community to ensure you can enjoy your life to the fullest. Retirement communities or senior living communities are small communities where people of common ages live together harmoniously. Use the guide below to learn a few of the benefits of living in a senior living community.…
Read More »Sometimes hip and knee problems cannot be prevented, but many times, having bad joints when you are older is a consequence of not treating them well. If you’re approaching retirement, here’s what you need to know about staving off the hip and knee problems that often plague the elderly. 1. Keep your weight under control Weight gain often comes with advancing years as activity levels decrease while food intake stays the same (or goes up).…
Read More »Sometimes, your regular primary care doctor is not able to schedule you for a same-day appointment and you are worried that you cannot wait another day or more to be seen by him or her. Before you head to the emergency room, you might want to check out the following signs of problems that may be able to be easily solved in an urgent care facility, which is usually less expensive and does not require as much time as what might be spent in a backed up emergency room.…
Read More »Whether it’s because of poorly fitting dentures or an altered taste, malnutrition is a serious issue for the elderly. If your senior family member isn’t getting the right nutrition, it can lead to a weakened immune system, increased risk of infections, and other health problems. Here is some advice on how to help your senior loved one prevent malnutrition: Add Spices to Foods As people age, their taste buds can change and certain foods don’t taste good anymore.…
Read More »Seeing someone that you love age and enter his or her elderly years can be discouraging. You might have hoped that you could care for them throughout their life, or hoped that their golden years wouldn’t be ridden with illness. However, many people become ill physically and mentally as they age, as in the case of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is important that you are looking for the signs that the illness is progressing and that they need additional help and care beyond what you can give.…
Read More »Many people are choosing to recover from major surgery at home. While recovering in familiar surroundings sounds appealing, you can easily be distracted from your primary task of healing and strengthening your knee. Here is how a short term rehabilitation center can keep you focused on a successful recovery from knee surgery. You’ll Have Support for Those Daily Activities Simple tasks, such as making your bed and fixing a sandwich for lunch, can be a challenge during your first few days of recovery.…
Read More »You probably already know that nutrition plays a significant role in cardiovascular health and helps prevent conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and gout – but did you know that what you eat may also affect your chances of developing age-related dementia? Foods that may induce memory loss include: White breads, white rice, and pasta made from white flour Processed meat and cheese products Beer, margarine, and microwaveable popcorn White sugar Fortunately, not all foods are poison for the memory.…
Read More »Individuals who suffer from dementia may be able to hold off the rate at which their memory slips, and their surroundings may play an important part in helping them function as long as possible. If you are looking for a memory care facility for your parent or loved one, ask about how music is incorporated. Or, if your loved ones are already in a memory care center, ask staff members about ways to add more music into their daily lives.…
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