Embracing Technology for Seniors: Making Everyday Life Easier and Safer with Generations at Home As technology continues to evolve, it offers incredible opportunities for seniors to live more comfortably, independently, and safely in their own homes, making everyday life easier and safer. For older adults, adopting user-friendly technologies can transform daily routines. These tools can also…
As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes increasingly important for our overall health and well-being. For seniors, regular exercise is crucial not only for physical health but also for mental and emotional well-being. This guide explores the benefits of exercise for seniors, types of exercises suitable for older adults, and tips to stay active…
Promoting Health and Nutrition for Senior Care: Tips for a Vibrant Life As we age, maintaining good health and nutrition becomes increasingly important to ensure a high quality of life. Proper nutrition can help prevent chronic diseases, boost immunity, and enhance overall well-being. Here are some key strategies to promote health and nutrition among the…
Everyone slips up and says the wrong thing from time to time. Perhaps your objective was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like you were criticizing her previous hairstyle. Selecting our words carefully is always important, but even more so when speaking with a person with dementia. The…
What do family caregivers need? That’s a question family caregivers probably don’t get asked much. If you’ve ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are put on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed…
We have all been there: counting sheep, slowing down our breathing, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to shut down to allow us the sleep we desperately need. As we grow older, it can be even more difficult to get enough sleep. Older adults may experience alterations in their…
No one wants to spend any more time than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the necessary treatment or procedure over with as soon as possible and move on to recovering. Unsurprisingly, the growing trend in receiving hospital care in the home is one being met with open arms. Imagine being able…
Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just supposed to go together. One combination you want to avoid, however, is dementia and boredom. Studies have revealed that boredom’s effect on dementia can lead to an increase in: Hallucinations Aggression Wandering Delirium Depression Agitation Anxiety And more In addition to…
You’ve been taking care of Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You’ve been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one day, she looks at you and calls you by a different name – that of her husband or younger brother or father. Do you correct her, reminding her that you are her son? Should…
After a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the physician may recommend rehab in a facility prior to when the person returns home. This is usually a short-term period of intensive therapy to promote healing and recovery. However, the idea of moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home even for a few weeks or months…