Planning For The Unexpected
If you and your aging parent do not talk candidly about future care needs, you're setting yourself up for problems. As your parent gets older and home care becomes necessary, it's always best to have discussed worse case scenarios in advance. As one family found out, the lack of advanced planning can lead to stressful decision making.
Dancing Into The Golden Years
There are numerous activities seniors can take part in that can provide emotional and even physical benefits. A senior who requires some type of elder care may feel as though they're losing control of their life, their abilities to do things, and that can lead to depression.
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World Cancer Day 2020 – Tips for Seniors to Decrease Risks of Developing Cancer
While some cancers are genetic, cancer and aging are not synonymous with one another. According to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program, 39.6 percent of all men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some during their lifetime. That's roughly four out of ten people - a number too large to ignore. One important aspect of senior care is staying as healthy as possible, and these tips can help cut your risk of developing cancer.
How to Improve Emotional Health in Our Seniors. Here’s a Hint…Happy Meow Year!
January is the beginning of the New Year. But did you know that cat lovers informally know January as Happy Meow Year? It's a funny and cute recognition of the furry little purr friends that millions of people have as pets throughout the country, and it's also a good idea to think about these curious animals when it comes to elderly care.
5 Top Healthy Vision Tips for National Glaucoma Awareness Month
If you are like many people, you may take your senses for granted. When you are on a home care journey with your elderly parent, however, you can no longer think that way. It is important that you pay close attention to the risks that face your aging parent and what you can do within your home care efforts to protect them from these risks.
It’s Never Too Late to Embrace Healthy Aging Practices
Many elderly adults already suffer with disease, chronic conditions, and age-related complications. However, even small but effective healthy lifestyle changes can have a big impact on their overall health.
3 Benefits Of Music To Remember This Holiday
Seniors involved with music have a happier outlook about life, lead a healthier and better social life, have enhanced self-esteem and moods, are emotionally strong and less anxious and tension free. They also possess improved levels of interest and self-expression and discover a positive personal identity. Also associatively with music has shown great improvement in elderly with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Three Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating Your Parents Home This Holiday Season
Now is the time when families are decorating their homes for the holidays. Sometimes, important safety tips get ignored in the desire to make a home festive. Make sure you're not making these three mistakes when you're decorating your parents' home.
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