Spring is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with our elderly loved ones. As the weather warms up, there are many activities and ideas that can be adapted to suit their abilities and interests. Here are some springtime ideas and activities you can do together.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, and there are several ways you can help someone with it!
It's important for seniors to maintain a healthy and balanced diet to promote optimal health and well-being. However, there are several nutritional concerns that can negatively impact them.
Let's discuss five nutritional concerns for the elderly and how to address them.
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, including changes in metabolism, digestion, and absorption of nutrients. This makes it important for seniors to maintain a healthy and balanced diet that meets their specific nutritional needs. However, there are certain foods that the elderly should avoid or limit consumption of due to their potential negative effects on health.
As we age, our bodies require more attention and care to stay healthy. One essential element of senior health is staying hydrated. Dehydration can cause a range of health issues, including dizziness, confusion, constipation, and urinary tract infections. It's important for older adults to drink enough fluids to maintain good health.
Here are five ways an elderly person can ensure they stay hydrated.
No matter our age, living a healthy and active lifestyle is important. However, for those older in age, staying reasonably fit, full of life and energy may be a challenge.
Understanding such, it's always helps to have a few tips to use and remember when trying to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle throughout all the years to come.
As we age, our nutritional needs change and maintaining a healthy diet becomes more important that ever.
Eating a balanced diet can help prevent chronic illnesses, boost energy levels, and improve cognitive functions. But what exactly is a healthy diet, especially in the elderly?
Let's further understand the importance of good nutrition for elderly people and use the tips below to provide and maintain a health diet.
Staying active during the winter can feel like a daunting task for some. In comparison to spring or summer, there may not be as many opportunities to take an afternoon stroll in the park or participate in other outdoor activities.
As people age, their risk of developing heart disease increases. Heart health is especially important for seniors, as it can help them stay active and independent. Regular physical activity and exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions. Therefore, seniors should include heart-healthy activities in their everyday routine.
As our loved one’s age, they may face physical and mental challenges that can impact their overall quality of life. Recreational therapy provides them the opportunity to engage in activities that promote physical and mental wellness all while participating in enjoyable activities.
As our loved ones age, it's important to ensure they are staying mentally sharp. A healthy mind can help improve quality of life, reduce the risk of cognitive decline, and even delay the onset of conditions such as dementia. Here are 10 tips to help keep your elderly loved one's mind sharp:
Whether challenging, difficult, overwhelming and rewarding, being a caregiver for your loved one can be many things all at once. Through all the emotions, it’s important to lean on and find support whenever needed and remember the below tips to better ensure your prepared on a day-by-day-basis.
The decision around home care for an aging loved one is important and can be challenging for those involved. The process of beginning it can feel intimidating and unfamiliar, however, it’s important to make sure the transition is as seamless as possible. Consider the tips below to help ease your aging loved one into home care.
As temperatures continue to fall, it’s important we ensure our elderly loved ones are safe and comfortable during the winter months. Use the tips below to help get through the cold times ahead:
While choosing any time of year to start positive changes are great, the start of a new year always seems to give a fresh start to things we'd like to accomplish or have a loved one focus on.
Use the list below for ideas on some New Year resolutions for yourself, elderly loved ones and friends alike.
Spreading joy, celebrating traditions, and spending quality time with loved ones are some of the best parts of the holiday season. Decorations are often a large part of the celebration, but they may become hazardous to your aging loved ones. As they age, your loved ones may not be as mobile or strong as they once were. While it may be one of their favourite activities, decorating their home alone can be a major safety hazard. This holiday season, be mindful to minimize falls and other injury while decorating.
The decision to invest in senior care services is incredibly important, and it’s crucial that you don’t wait any longer than necessary.
Too many family members believe they can manage their loved one’s condition on their own or simply don’t recognize the severity of the issue. By waiting, you risk you loved one's health deteriorating unnecessarily and increasing your own stress levels to an unmanageable degree.
Luckily, there are certain signs you can look for that will indicate when it’s time to seek specialized senior care services.
As people age it becomes harder for them to get around and maintain the independent lifestyle they’re accustomed too. An element of elderly home care is doing what we can to encourage your loved one to be as independent as possible.
Technology plays an important role – now more than ever – in aiding the growing population of seniors that wish to age in place.
Technology is rapidly changing. Learning and introducing new technology to the seniors in your life may seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. There are countless tech devices with intuitive, user-friendly features on the market.
The fall season comes with many different activities and holidays to look forward to. Halloween is a popular holiday with different activities to celebrate alone or with the whole family.
This fall, try incorporating some of these spooky-season activities with children, seniors, and everyone in between.
As the seasons change, many people who live with arthritis may be feeling an increase in pain and stiffness. Arthritis effects 6 million Canadians and expected to reach 9 million by 2040.
In addition to consulting your doctor, there are a few general remedies that may help to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis and improve overall well-being.
Whether it's picking or decorating pumpkins, celebrating Halloween, or making your family’s famous apple pie, there are several activities that you and your loved ones can enjoy together in the fall.
The importance of regular exercise and physical activity is no secret. In fact, it is one of the best things you can do for your body.
As we age, the discussion of needing more assistance in daily life becomes more frequent. While it's common for older adults to seek the help of a caregiver, it can also lead them to feel like they are losing their independence. Constantly having someone around to help with day-to-day life can feel overwhelming at times and can even lead some to feel unfulfilled.
It's well known that the basic physiological needs for a human to survive are food, water, air, and shelter. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the next two levels a human will need to survive are safety/security and love/belonging. Both of which require interpersonal relationships with family, friends, co-workers, etc. The ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with others can have lasting effects on your overall health.