Four Tips for an Upcoming Cardiology Appointment
If your elderly family member has a cardiology appointment, you definitely want to make the most of it. These tips can help you to remember all the tiny details that can make a difference to your senior’s health and also make you feel more at ease about what you’ll learn while you’re there. […]
Is Your Senior Having Trouble Getting Back to Sleep at Night?
Waking up in the middle of the night is irritating, but it’s also a form of insomnia. If your elderly family member is waking up a lot in the middle of the night, there might be some big reasons for that. Helping her to get back to sleeping all night long is important and there […]
What Can You Do After an Aggressive Episode?
Aggressive episodes can be draining for you and for your aging adult, too. They’re a common response for people with dementia, but that doesn’t make them easier to manage. Go Over What Happened Afterward, take a few moments to go over what just occurred. If you can, write down some quick notes. Try […]
Where Should You Start with Making Self-care a Priority?
Tackling self-care as a caregiver is often a daunting task. It feels bigger than it is because you’re comfortable taking care of someone else, but not yourself. Take Time for You, Even Small Amounts of Time Most caregivers find that they don’t have time for themselves, even if they knew what to […]
Could Your Parent Suffer a Fracture While Walking Fido?
People need exercise. Dogs need exercise. So, your elderly parent walking their dog seems like an excellent solution to both needs. It is, except that new research shows that walking a dog increases the risk of breaking a bone. Researchers looked at data gathered from across the country and found that the number of fractures […]
What Should a Parent With Heart Disease be Eating?
In the U.S., around 90 people have a heart attack each hour. The three biggest risk factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. If your mom or dad has been diagnosed with heart disease, it’s time to look at his or her diet. Things You Should Cut -Meals with saturated fat, […]
Do You Know What FAST Means?
It’s estimated that close to 800,000 men and women have a stroke each year in the U.S. The majority of these strokes occur in people 65 or older. While a stroke can kill a person, a fast response can make a difference. This is where FAST comes in. FAST is a medical acronym used to […]
Five Defensive Driving Tips for Seniors
Driving defensively puts your aging adult in a situation in which she’s far more able to avoid problems in the road ahead of her. If she’s not already using defensive driving techniques, some of these ideas can help her get back in that frame of mind. Know When to Avoid Driving There are […]
Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Snacks
Everyone needs a snack now and then. They might not have eaten enough at their last meal or have expended all of their calories by doing something active. Whatever causes your aging relative to feel a little hungry, offering a snack can fill that void. For many caregivers, choosing a snack isn’t difficult. However, if […]
Eggs: Good or Bad for Cholesterol?
In the past, eggs were villainized for their cholesterol content. Doctors believed that eating them contributed to high blood cholesterol levels. Then, in 2015, experts said that research didn’t support limiting the amount of cholesterol people eat. After that, eggs became a popular way of increasing protein in low-carb diets. In fact, recent data shows […]
