Table of Content1 1. Taking a Stroll2 2. Playing Sticky Catch3 3. Gardening4 4. Going on a Picnic Parkinson’s disease can have a significant impact on mobility, which can make going outside a challenge. However, with a little adaptation, many outdoor activities can be beneficial for seniors with Parkinson’s. Here are a few suggestions for your …
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Table of Content1 1. Sit Face-to-Face2 2. Stick to Basic Questions & Speak Slowly3 3. Be Patient4 4. Ask for Clarification5 5. Be Creative6 6. Minimize Distractions If you provide care for a senior loved one with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably noticed the disease affects the way he or she communicates. This doesn’t mean you avoid …
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Table of Content1 1. Look for a Physical Health Problem2 2. Observe Your Loved One’s Eating Habits3 3. Try Serving Meals at Different Times4 4. Help Your Parent Prepare Meals5 5. Explore the Need for Supplements6 6. Provide Assistive Dishes & Utensils Food battles are something you might not have expected to happen in your …
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Table of Content1 1. One-Legged Wind-Relieving Pose 2 2. Chair Pose3 3. Staff Pose4 4. Seated Forward Bend Pose A Harvard study found yoga can enhance mental focus, provide relief from chronic pain, and boost sleep quality. These benefits can extend to seniors looking to achieve better overall health. Here are four basic yoga poses that …
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The human body is hard-wired to react to stressful situations with a sudden increase of hormones. Known as the “flight or fight” response, this physical reaction helped our ancestors survive encounters that posed real threats to their lives. Although the stress response is still useful today in moments of real physical danger, long-term stress can …
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Table of Content1 Choose Clothing that’s Easy to Pull Up and Down2 Minimize the Risk of Mix-Ups3 Provide an Appropriate Amount of Supervision4 Label the Restroom Door5 Make the Toilet Easy to Spot People with dementia often face difficulty with many aspects of their daily lives, and using the toilet is one of the more …
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Table of Content1 Video Conferencing Technologies2 Use Online Calendars & Share with Other Family Members3 Use Online Apps for Better Organization4 Assemble a Long-Distance Care Team Caring for elderly parents when you live far away can present challenges when it comes to ensuring they receive the high quality of care they require. In some cases, …
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Table of Content1 1. Take a Fun Trip2 2. Watch a Movie Marathon3 3. Treat Yourself to a SpaRetreat4 4. Work on Goals5 5. Learn a New Craft As a family caregiver, your daily routine may be stressful and chaotic, which is why you need to take time off. During these breaks, focus on activities …
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Table of Content1 1. Poorly Fitting Dentures2 2. Medication Side Effects3 3. Tonsil Stones4 4. Tobacco Use5 5. Acid Reflux6 6. Dry Mouth7 7. Diabetes Bad breath is generally caused by an overgrowth of oral bacteria. This can happen when seniors don’t practice good oral hygiene, but an underlying health issue can also cause it. …
Table of Content1 1. Make Position Changes a Priority2 2. Minimize Friction3 3. Know the Early Signs4 4. Keep Circulation Flowing Pressure ulcers, or bedsores, are a common concern for anyone who is confined to a sitting or lying position for the majority of the day. Typically, bedsores appear on the tailbone, hips, shoulder blades, …
