What Exactly Does Elder Care Do for Your Senior?
Elder care offers a lot of different benefits for your aging adult, depending on what she needs.
Loss of Taste and Senior Citizens: What Should You Know?
Most people are now aware that loss of taste is a symptom of Covid-19. However, if your elderly loved one has loss of taste, that doesn’t automatically mean they have Covid-19. There are some other reasons for loss of taste in senior citizens. As a family caregiver, it can be helpful to learn about these […]
Getting Ready for Spring with National Cleaning Week, March 28-April 3
No matter what part of the country you live in, the days are getting longer, and the temps are getting stronger. For many of us, that’s a great reason to celebrate. Spring is also the perfect time to do some cleaning, both inside and out, as you and your elderly parent prepare for the brighter […]
Four Important Facts about High Blood Pressure
Understanding high blood pressure and how to manage it properly is the key to success for your senior. If your aging family member has been diagnosed with higher than normal blood pressure levels, these are some important facts for you both to know so that you can make the best decisions possible. Lifestyle Changes Can Help, but […]
Four Important Bits of Information Your Senior Needs about Exercise
As she ages, it’s even more important that your elderly family member talks to her doctor about what she needs to do and to know about exercising. This is especially important if she’s planning to start a new exercise program. How Much Exercise Is Right for Her A common misconception with exercise is that more is better. That’s not necessarily the case, […]
Tips for Keeping Your Aging Parent Active
When your parents get older, you may notice they aren’t as active as they used to be. This is common in the elderly. When it comes to elder care, however, you want to make sure your parents are keeping as active as they can be. They don’t want to overdo it, but they can still […]
4 Veggies That Are Easy for Mom to Grow
Many older adults enjoy gardening as a hobby, but it’s also an excellent form of exercise and a way to add nutritious foods to their diet. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, a time to celebrate the delicious vegetables seniors can grow right in their own yards. While gardening is a fun hobby for […]
What are Bleeding Disorders?
Being a caregiver to an older adult isn’t easy, but when the person has a bleeding disorder, you’ll have some additional challenges. One way to begin overcoming those challenges is to learn more about bleeding disorders and how they could affect your elderly family member. Since March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, it’s a good […]
