Living with arthritis doesn’t mean you have to give up on staying active. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to avoid frailness, improve mobility, and diminish joint pain. For seniors managing arthritis, the focus should be on low-impact activities that strengthen muscles and lubricate joints without adding unnecessary strain. Four easy workouts that […]
Caregiving for an aging loved one is a rewarding role for you, but it can also be demanding. Providing for another person’s needs requires physical and emotional energy. A few tips for preventing caregiver fatigue include: Without considering these fatigue prevention strategies, the constant demand of caregiving can take its toll on your well-being. And […]
Effective communication can be both challenging and rewarding when caring for someone with dementia. When communication methods you’ve relied upon your whole life don’t work, it can be frustrating. Fortunately, the key to talking to someone with dementia is to practice patience, respect, and encouragement. You can foster a meaningful relationship with someone with dementia […]
Navigating conversations with someone experiencing memory loss, whether due to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, or temporary cognitive impairments, requires a blend of compassion, patience, and awareness. Memory loss can deeply affect a person’s sense of self and interactions with the world. As friends, family members, or caregivers, the way we communicate with those […]
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a complex form of dementia that can develop gradually. LBD affects one’s cognitive abilities, motor skills, behavior, and mood. There are 7 stages of LBD. Recognizing and understanding these stages helps caregivers and medical professionals understand the severity of a person’s dementia and can help you provide the care, support, […]
Driving is a crucial aspect of mobility and independence for seniors, allowing them to maintain an active lifestyle and access necessary services. However, with age-related changes in physical and cognitive abilities, driving can become more challenging. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be over 70 million older drivers on the roads in the […]
Our needs change as we age, and your loved one may need extra support. They may benefit from assisted living or memory care. While deciding to move into senior living can be difficult, the move can be tedious. Moving your loved one into a senior living community can be complicated, so make sure you plan […]
Short-term memory loss is a common cognitive impairment that can affect people of all ages. It’s often associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia but can also be a standalone condition. Short-term memory loss is the inability to remember recent events or information. It can affect the acquisition, storage, or recall of information, making it difficult for […]
Making friends as a senior is not always as easy as when you were younger. Social circles may change with time as friends and loved ones move away or pass on, leaving some seniors longing for companionship and connection. Add other challenges, such as limited mobility, health issues, and reduced social opportunities, and it can […]
Getting older is never a reason that a senior should receive anything but dignified and respectful treatment from caregivers and loved ones. And how we talk to a senior—the words and tone of voice we use—can be uplifting or damaging. Elderspeak is a way of talking to a senior that assumes they aren’t capable of […]
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