Sometimes families are faced with the task of caring for their children while handling the additional responsibility of providing home care for elderly loved ones. Though juggling these two jobs can be difficult, it’s manageable with the right strategies in place. Consider these tips to help you find a better balance. Communicate Openly Using an age-appropriate explanation, help your children understand…
Seniors living on fixed incomes may be faced with various financial challenges as they age. If your elderly loved one is a homeowner, he or she may want to consider taking out a reverse mortgage loan. Here’s a list of benefits your loved one can gain from this option. Protection from Market Declines The federal government insures reverse mortgages, which…
Seniors need to trust their doctors to help them manage the health changes that occur with aging. While it may be tempting to hide new symptoms, being honest could help seniors find ways to optimize their health before they develop more serious issues. These seven things should always be discussed with a doctor during a senior’s appointment. 1. Mention New…
Caregivers can face several strong and overwhelming emotions as they perform their duties. It’s important for you to recognize your own emotions and realize other caregivers face the same issues. Family caregivers could experience any or all of the following emotions. 1. Anxiety Not knowing what will happen with your senior loved one or feeling like you no longer control…
Families often put off discussions about long-term senior care because no one likes thinking about their elderly loved ones developing serious health conditions and needing help. However, there are many reasons making these plans can help your loved one enjoy a healthier and happier future. 1. Your Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with a Degenerative Disease It can be upsetting…
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 elderly loved one to try. 1. Taking a Stroll Seniors with Parkinson’s often have limited range of motion. However, many are able to…
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 talking. It just means you need to find new ways to speak to each other and understand one another. Here are six strategies you can use to better communicate with your loved…
Food battles are something you might not have expected to happen in your life as a caregiver. While some seniors are just picky eaters, there may come a time when your aging loved one’s refusal to eat crosses the line and becomes a serious concern. There are many reasons your loved one might not want to eat, and you can…
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 can help seniors enhance the quality of their sleep. 1. One-Legged Wind-Relieving Pose This is a simple pose that can minimize lower back…
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 lead to a variety of…
