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Addressing stubbornness is a challenge most dementia caregivers can relate to. While being told “no” by your senior loved one can be frustrating, it helps to keep the right perspective. It may take several tries, but incorporating these tips into your dementia care strategies may ease resistance from your loved one. Tap into the Reasons for the Behavior Stubborn behavior typically comes from some type of unaddressed fear or need….
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Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that causes difficulty with speech and movement, making it challenging for seniors to participate in many activities. However, family caregivers can simplify their senior loved ones’ daily activities without putting their health in jeopardy. Below you’ll find some safe activities seniors with Parkinson’s can perform. 1. Walking Seniors living with Parkinson’s can continue taking walks safely during the early stages of the disease. Check with…
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Dementia is a multifactorial disorder caused by a complex mix of genetics, lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and more. It’s rarely caused by a single factor. While head injuries may not directly cause dementia, they can certainly increase the risk for developing it. Traumatic Brain Injury When scientists study the link between head injuries and dementia, they usually assess cases classified as traumatic brain injuries, which can range in severity from…
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As your aging loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease progresses, visits may sometimes be difficult for you to handle. Naturally, watching your loved one’s memory slip away is upsetting, and you may even find yourself wondering why you bothered to stop by if he or she doesn’t realize you’re there. Although these are completely normal reactions, every visit you make has benefits for both you and your loved one. Acknowledging these reasons…
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Soup is an ideal meal for seniors because it’s easy to eat and can be loaded up with nutritious ingredients. It can be made in advance and heated up as required, so it’s also very convenient for caregivers who have to manage meals. Here are six tasty and healthy soup options for seniors. 1. Butternut Squash Made of butternut squash that is gently simmered and pureed, butternut squash soup has…
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Energy levels tend to wane as a person ages, but that doesn’t mean your senior loved one must spend the golden years sitting down. When seniors focus on making healthy changes, they can easily restore their energy and maintain an active lifestyle. Check this list of energy-reviving strategies to find ways your loved one can boost his or her vitality. 1. Enhance Sleep Hygiene Few things are worse than waking…
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Obesity is associated with heart attacks, diabetes, strokes, and a variety of other health conditions, so it’s important for seniors to maintain a healthy weight. However, losing weight can be challenging during the golden years because the amount of calories a person burns each day naturally slows with age. Here are a few tips that may make it a little easier to lose weight past the age of 65. Use…
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Though dementia research continues to progress, many versions of this common disorder are still not entirely curable. Instead of focusing on reversing memory loss and cognitive decline, dementia treatment frequently relies on slowing the progression of the disease. Slowing the speed at which dementia progresses gives seniors more time to spend with friends and family members. Here are a few ways seniors can slow the progression of dementia. Get Plenty…
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Aging adults with a decreasing sense of balance are at risk for falls that lead to serious injuries. However, you can use the following strategies to help your senior loved one overcome challenges posed by balance issues. 1. Find and Treat the Underlying Disorder Balance issues are sometimes temporarily caused by another health condition. For example, your loved one may have fluid in the ear from an infection. Clearing up…
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If you’re the primary caregiver for a senior loved one with dementia, you need to take steps to lower his or her risk for falls. Cognitive deficits, coupled with preexisting medical conditions, can heighten an elderly person’s risk for accidents and injuries. However, there are several simple ways to prevent falls in older adults with dementia. Provide Nonslip Shoes Older people with dementia may exhibit a shuffling or unsteady gait….
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