Statistics indicate up to 20 percent of adults over the age of 65 live with mild cognitive impairment. However, there are a variety of lifestyle options known to enhance and protect cognitive abilities. Family members should consider the habits of their older loved ones and encourage some changes to promote…
Close to one million seniors in the United States are living with Parkinson’s. Tremors remain one of the first symptoms of the disease. As the disorder progresses, the involuntary movements become more prominent. In time, simple daily tasks may become increasingly difficult. Research has revealed a number of methods that…
A fever is the body’s way of handling infection, so a low-grade fever isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, in some cases, even a mild fever can be a sign of a serious problem. When should you actually start getting worried about your senior loved one’s fever? There are a…
Boosting heart health, reducing joint pain, maintaining muscle strength and flexibility, and enhancing immune system functions and mental clarity are just some of the many well-documented benefits associated with regular exercise for seniors. However, it’s just as important for older adults to be safe as they exercise so they can…
Those aches and pains seniors experience are often more noticeable to others, but seniors also experience emotional changes that should be considered. The emotional effects of aging include positive and negative benefits for seniors and their families. Exploring how your elderly loved one’s emotions may change can help you understand…
Older adults sometimes develop strong opinions that can come out during daily conversations. Stubbornness can also be linked to underlying health conditions such as diabetes. While it can be challenging to communicate with an aging loved one who is being difficult, you can use these strategies to make things easier….
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is just one of several leading health organizations that consider adults 65 and older to be the top at-risk group for coronavirus. Specifically, older adults with underlying health issues or compromised immune systems are considered especially susceptible to this new virus. If…
At some point, most seniors need some help managing their finances. Your aging loved one might have difficulty getting his or her accounts up to date with technology, or he or she may run short of the money needed to pay bills. Helping your parent financially may sometimes be a…
Exercising regularly is one of the best things seniors can do for their health, but older adults must be careful when engaging in any physically strenuous activities. A single training accident could seriously impact a senior’s life, and injuries can often take months to recover from. Luckily, with a little…
As a caregiver, it’s important to steer your senior loved one toward nutrient-rich food choices. But this doesn’t mean your loved one has to give up his or her penchant for some sweetness in his or her diet. In fact, seniors tend to respond better to diets that include a…