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Meeting a Senior’s Dietary Needs As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it more difficult to eat foods that crumble. Swallowing issues due to stroke or Parkinson’s might make larger bites more challenging. Denture or jaw pain might make it tough to take smaller bites. Generally, our taste buds will age as well,…
Stay Healthy This Summer: Tips for Seniors When the sun is out, so are many seniors. There’s plenty of fun to be had in the summer months but caregivers and their seniors also face unique risks. According to the CDC, around 31% of weather-related deaths in the US are due to heat-related issues. Seniors, especially those with cardiovascular issues, are at increased risk of health problems resulting from heat exposure.…
When searching for home care in Naples and the surrounding area, you may have some priorities in mind of what type of services you need for you or a loved one. At Gulfshore Private Home Care, we offer several options that can fit your needs or the needs of a loved one. Our patients always come first, and we want you to have all the information you need before making…
Many seniors experience kidney trouble at one time or another. In such instances, it is important to adjust seniors’ diets to protect kidney health. Over time, the kidneys tend to perform less effectively. As a result, seniors are at greater risk of kidney problems and kidney failure. A kidney-healthy diet can help. The kidneys are organs that filter the blood. They filter wastes and extra fluid to form urine. Other…
Caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia can feel overwhelming. Depending on the severity of the situation and how many family members and friends are available to help, it can turn into a 24/7 job. Caring for your loved one may be your highest priority but it is important to also put yourself as a priority in order to care for yourself and the rest of your family. …
Managing your Care when Caring for Others Caregivers who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia should manage their stress to prevent burnout and keep their caregiving optimism high. What is Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease? Dementia is an umbrella term for memory loss and other mental abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. (alz.org) Alzheimer’s Disease is the…
Sixteen million Americans suffer from diagnosed COPD, with millions more likely suffering from the effects but undiagnosed and untreated. If your loved one suffers from breathing challenges, they could have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). COPD is not just one disease but an identifier for a group of diseases that cause breathing-related problems, including the more commonly known emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In the past, COPD was thought of as…
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato We all know the feelings and memories that different songs evoke – a song that harkens to our first love, reminds us of happy times in our childhood, that our parents use to play in the early evenings, that we used to sing with our friends. Our loved ones…
Managing Diabetes as Part of Senior Care Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body processes food, especially sugar. Many seniors have a form of diabetes, which can become serious if it isn’t managed. Learn basic facts about diabetes prevention and management. Types of Diabetes There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. While type 2 is much more common, especially among aging adults, type…
Almost 65% of American households have at least one pet. That means that your loved one likely has benefited at some point from having a pet in their lives. If this was a positive experience for them, you might want to consider some form of pet therapy for their senior years. Source: The National Center for Biotechnology Information The American Heart Association has issued an official statement that pet ownership,…
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