Imagine you have a loved one in their golden years living with you – or that you work in an assisted living community – and they fall ill with the flu or another cold virus. It’s your job to make sure they stay healthy, safe, and comfortable while they recover from their illness. Here are some practical…
Many elderly people suffer from joint pain, muscle atrophy, and other mobility problems that affect their ability to perform even the most basic physical activities like walking or bending over. But these problems don’t have to hinder your loved one’s quality of life; in fact, there are lots of fun and beneficial activities that almost…
One of the most important things you can do to ensure your aging loved one stays healthy and happy is to address their emotional needs. In many ways, physical and emotional health are directly related, so it’s especially important to be aware of both types of health as you care for your loved one. Here…
When you decide that it’s time to make a move into senior living, the possibilities can seem endless. From independent living to assisted living and everything in between, it can be hard to know where to begin your search. But selecting the right senior living community for your needs makes all the difference in ensuring you have…
As people get older, their ability to sleep well naturally declines in several different ways. From aches and pains that make it difficult to find comfortable positions to the presence of certain medications that can cause sleep problems, adults in their golden years face all kinds of challenges when trying to get enough restful sleep.…
As we age, our bodies change in many ways, and these changes can impact our eating habits. Nutrients we need to stay healthy become harder to digest as our body ages, so it’s vital that adults eat well to maintain their health and quality of life in their golden years. This guide will show you how to…
Winter is the time of year when most of us want to stay indoors, including older adults. However, there are only so many activities you can carry out with your loved ones until you run out of ideas. If you’re planning a list of things you can do with them over the holidays, read on…
When you’re touring a prospective assisted living community for your loved one, its residents are your best resource. Since this isn’t any small decision, you should also conduct as much research as possible to ensure your decision will enhance your loved one’s current lifestyle, not take a giant step back. Here are a couple of…
There are a couple of reasons why elderly individuals are more susceptible to dehydration or fluid imbalances. Factors like muscle mass and kidney function tend to decline with age, thus diminishing their ability to conserve water in the body. Older individuals’ sense of thirst diminishes with time and certain medical conditions can also affect their…
As you age, a small accident like slipping on a wet floor or tripping on a rug could completely turn your life around. Your bones are more prone to breaking at the point in time, which could cause disability or death in more serious circumstances. Luckily, there are ways you can prevent loved ones from…