Chronic illnesses tend to find older adults more easily. It is estimated that about 60 percent of American adults suffer from chronic illnesses including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Other than the toll it takes on the body, these diseases bear a huge weight on the finances. Over time, the visible impact on the person’s…
Frequently performing several at-home activities may enable seniors to build their strength, balance, or coordination or reduce their falling risks. Caregivers or seniors can perform such moves in tandem to enhance their mobility or prevent mishaps. Tightrope Walk Resembling a tightrope walker requires you to hold your arms perpendicular to your sides, paralleling the ground.…
As preventive routines for a loved one with hearing loss, use hearing protection devices (including earplugs or earmuffs) when you cannot escape high-volume sounds. Put your hearing protective devices in accessible locations. Stash earplugs inside your vehicle or office for convenient reach. 10 Routines to Help Protect Your Loved One’s Hearing Put on protective devices…
It is common for older adults to seek assistance at a certain point in their lives, be it looking for help with daily chores or finding out what health care and social opportunities they have access to. If that sounds like a situation you are going through presently, you are probably unsure about where to…
Extended heat stroke might cause serious complications. When left untreated, a lack of oxygen supply to the brain might lead to brain damage or choking and may cause death. Seek Emergency Medical Care If you suffer heatstroke, call 911 or your local emergency contact. Then shift the patient out of the heat quickly. Cool the…
Many older adults fall prey to scams yearly, losing much of their life savings to these swindlers. According to a report by the FBI, about 100,000 people over the age of 65 were scammed in 2020, the amount lost per person averaging $9,175. Swindlers either gain these targets’ trust or utilize intimidation tactics and threats…
As life expectancies around the world continue to increase, so is the number of seniors living with dysphagia. Dysphagia literally translates to “difficulty eating”, and seniors with this condition often have trouble with the process of transferring solid food from their mouths to their stomachs. However, this doesn’t mean that mealtimes have to be bland…
Today, there are a wide range of walking aids available in the market for seniors. Options are no longer limited to a standard cane or walker, and solutions are no longer one-size-fits-all. Depending on factors such as your gait and muscle strength, one type of walking aid may be more suitable for you than another.…
Sundowner’s Syndrome, or sundowning, is common in mid- and late-stage dementia patients. As implied by its name, seniors can get particularly confused, agitated and/or distressed as the sun starts to set. In this article, we help you understand exactly what this syndrome entails and how you can manage the symptoms in your loved one. Understanding…
As we age, the immune system may not be as strong as it was before. This makes the likelihood of developing infections such as UTIs higher in seniors. When left untreated, a UTI can result in more serious complications, including a life-threatening condition: sepsis. In this article, we share you how to recognize UTI symptoms…