A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine study finds that about 33 percent of older adults feel lonely. Around a quarter of adults over the age of 64 are isolated. Hearing loss, shrinking social…
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Answers to Your Senior’s Pressing Questions About Senior Care Services
Senior care helps seniors remain independent while aging at home. Despite this, some people are confused by what senior care offers or entails. Here are the answers to your pressing questions. What Can Senior Care…
How In-Home Care Can Help Seniors with Dementia
During the early stages of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, elderly people often prefer to be in the coziness of their own home. As difficulties increase over time, professional support services like home care…
Does Your Elderly Loved One Need to Lower their Blood Pressure? Here are 3 Tips!
High blood pressure can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and many other health issues. If your elderly loved one has high blood pressure, it is very important that they get it under control…
Great Vegetarian Meal Options for Senior Citizens
How has your elderly loved one been eating? If they normally eat unhealthy foods, it may be time for you to talk to them about how they are eating. You should discuss the benefits of…
How Often Should You Re-examine Your Parents’ Goals?
Your parents have made it clear they want to age at home. That’s best for everyone. You want them to be happy and enjoy their lives as they age. You can’t ignore their changing abilities….
Compassion Fatigue and Caregiver Burnout – How Do You Avoid Them?
Every day, you’re going to your mom and dad’s house, helping them with their daily routines, and watching them struggle in new and concerning ways. You’re watching your dad’s health deteriorate, and you start to…
Tips for Helping Senior Citizens Get Better Sleep
Quality sleep is important for people of all ages. From the time people are born until the end of their life, quality sleep is critical. Think about when you don’t get good sleep. Are you…
Four Types of High-protein Foods for Your Senior
Protein is one of the macronutrients that your senior might not be getting enough of in her daily diet. Protein helps her to maintain her muscle mass and keep herself as healthy as possible. Increasing…