Practicing Yoga for Arthritis Relief

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on January 26, 2024
Table of Content1 Mountain Pose2 Warrior Pose II3 Low Lunge4 Bridge5 Legs up the Wall Yoga is an all-natural way to relieve the joint pain and stiffness associated with arthritis in older adults. It’s a safe alternative to medication, and it’s better for the joints than weight-bearing exercises. Here are…

How to Communicate Effectively with Seniors about Home Care

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on January 12, 2024
Table of Content1 Focus on the Advantages Instead of the Limitations 2 Establish the Caregiving Relationship3 Discuss Hourly & 24 Hour Care4 Explain Backup Care It can be a challenge for seniors to admit they need assistance, and it can be even more difficult to help them adjust to the idea of…

How to Lower Parkinson’s Risk in the Senior Years

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on December 29, 2023
Table of Content1 Healthy Food Choices2 Omega-3 Fatty Acids3 CoQ10-Rich Foods4 Avoiding Certain Toxins5 Better Immune System Health6 Regular Aerobic Exercise7 Stress Reduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a debilitating neurological disorder that could affect more than a million Americans by 2030, according to a Parkinson’s Foundation study. But it’s not…

6 Reasons Older Adults with Dementia Get Angry

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on December 15, 2023
Table of Content1 1. Feeling Hungry or Uncomfortable2 2. Experiencing a Delusion or Hallucination3 3. Becoming Frustrated with a Challenge4 4. Wanting Attention5 5. Experiencing Physical Pain6 6. Being Overwhelmed by Too Many Sensations Your senior loved one’s sudden outbursts of anger may leave you reeling from stress. As a…

Family Conflicts that Arise when Caring for Senior Parents

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on November 24, 2023
Table of Content1 Scheduling Confusion2 Different Care Strategies3 Unfair Burdens4 Medication Mix-Ups Having a support network is critical for preventing caregiver stress, but what happens when you and the other members of your aging parent’s caregiving team are experiencing conflict regarding his or her care? As frustrating as it can…

Strategies to Prevent Post-Surgery Hospital Readmission

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on November 10, 2023
Table of Content1 Speak Up Before Discharge2 Understand Your Loved One’s Health Benefits3 Reduce the Risk of Infection4 Don’t Neglect Nutrition Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has been battling hospital readmissions by penalizing hospitals with high rates while reporting their data to the public. While these efforts…

5 Reasons Families Consider Respite Care Important

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on October 27, 2023
Table of Content1 1. Provides Help with Tight Schedules2 2. Offers Opportunities to Learn New Care Strategies3 3. Eases Tension that Builds Up Over Time4 4. Gives Seniors New Opportunities to Socialize5 5. Offers Reassurance to Family Caregivers Families need all the support they can get when they work together…

5 Ways to Make the Home Safer for a Senior Living with Alzheimer’s

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on October 13, 2023
Table of Content1 1. Install a Monitoring System2 2. Add Childproof Locks to the Cabinets3 3. Hide Medications & Cleaning Products4 4. Eliminate Clutter5 5. Remove Unnecessary Door Locks Even if your home seems relatively safe, you might need to make a few changes if you’re going to have a…

5 Symptoms of Stroke to Watch for in Seniors

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on September 29, 2023
Table of Content1 1. Numbness on One Side2 2. Severe Headaches3 3. Difficulty with Communication4 4. Sudden Vision Problems5 5. Coordination Problems While strokes can occur at any age, seniors are at increased risk for lasting side effects of stroke. If you’re a family caregiver, one way you can ensure…

4 Parkinson’s-Related Sleep Issues

By Gary Hightower, 8:00 am on September 15, 2023
Table of Content1 1. Insomnia2 2. Sleep Attacks (Narcolepsy)3 3. Sleep Apnea4 4. REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Since Parkinson’s is primarily thought of as a condition that affects motor skills, less visible symptoms are frequently overlooked. If you have an elderly loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD), he or she…

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