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 a few of the best poses to begin with. Mountain Pose The mountain pose has been proven to effectively relieve arthritis pain in the knees.…
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 in-home care. Some seniors aren’t open to the thought of strangers coming into their homes and assisting with personal tasks. If you take time to speak together about caregiving options, you can help…
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 always possible to prevent this progressive condition from developing because of the many factors involved. That being said, there are steps that can be taken to lower Parkinson’s risk in the senior years. …
Your senior loved one’s sudden outbursts of anger may leave you reeling from stress. As a family caregiver, you may sometimes feel as though you didn’t sign up for yelling or physical aggression. Anger may be especially troubling when your loved one was never like this before receiving a dementia diagnosis. Seniors with dementia do sometimes exhibit outbursts of anger…
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 be to experience additional stress, it’s important to know that many common conflicts are easy to manage with some careful planning. Scheduling…
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 have shown some success, the high rates of hospital readmissions after surgery still continue. As medical teams work to properly assess patients and develop effective discharge instructions, there are many things…
Families need all the support they can get when they work together to help their senior loved ones age in place. In addition to neighbors and friends, families also rely on respite care to help them meet their loved ones’ needs. These five benefits of adding respite care to your family’s support network can make caring for your loved one…
Even if your home seems relatively safe, you might need to make a few changes if you’re going to have a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s living with you. As this disorder progresses, certain products and items can become very dangerous, and you need to be absolutely sure there are no threats in your home. Here’s a look at five…
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 your senior loved one has the best chance of an efficient recovery in the case of a stroke is to seek immediate medical attention. To ensure you’re able to recognize a stroke…
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 may be experiencing some of the invisible Parkinson’s symptoms, including difficulty sleeping. To ensure you’re able to recognize when Parkinson’s is affecting your loved one’s sleep, here…