Does your elderly loved one like to put salt on practically all of their food? If this is the case, it is important that they change this habit. Putting salt on food too often can…
Author: Seniors Helping Seniors®
2021 Memorial Day
“This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day and welcome summer. Please take a moment to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by so many to keep our nation free and our future bright. We owe them…
What Are the Symptoms of ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is a complex illness that can affect adults as young as 40 and can even occur later in life, in someone’s 60s and 70s. It’s a debilitating illness…
Self-Care Strategies for Seniors to Stay Healthy and Safe
We are please to share another guest article by Kent Elliot. Photo via (istockphoto.com) Staying healthy as we get older can become increasingly difficult, but it is an essential part of aging to make sure…
How Elder Care Can Help with Recovery Following a Medical Emergency
Since your father was in the hospital following a medical emergency, you may have spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out what’s going to happen when he returns home. A lot of…
Six Types of Exercises Your Senior Might Do During Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps your elderly family member to regain or to keep her strength, flexibility, and function. With May being National Physiotherapy Month, your elderly family member could benefit from working with a physical therapist on…
Happy Mother’s Day
“This weekend we celebrate Mothers. Mothers, written bold, makes sense. She is likely the boldest presence in any life. Mothers are fierce and fragile, grand and humble, overt and enigmatic. In other words, Mothers are…
Is Your Elderly Loved One Not Getting Enough Vitamins?
In general, if someone is not able to meet their nutrient needs, this can cause vitamin deficiencies and that can lead to health issues. As a family caregiver, it is a good idea to learn…