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Diabetes: Healthy Options and Tips The American Diabetes Association reports that 25.9% of Americans over the age of 65 have diabetes. Caregiving for a senior with this disease requires proactive meal planning. (diabetes.org) Commonly known for its effects on glucose (blood sugar) levels, diabetes is a disease many seniors live with. Type II diabetes is more common among seniors. The disease is directly influenced by nutrition. As a result, caregivers…

How to Help Seniors Maintain Their Minds and Memories In the United States, approximately 40% of people over the age of 65 experience age-related memory impairment. Memory and mental health are closely connected. Helping seniors stay sharp can also improve their quality of life. (NCBI) Top Strategies for Maintaining a Healthy Memory To maintain a healthy memory, seniors must stay mentally active. That doesn’t have to be taxing, though! Some…

Minimalism involves narrowing down things to the essentials.  The simplicity encouraged by the minimalist lifestyle has many benefits in senior living: Stress Relief Boosts Productivity Saves Money Focus On What Matters Less Burden on Loved Ones 1) STRESS RELIEF Minimalism can help eliminate stress.  The more possessions a senior has, the more upkeep is required.  It can be overwhelming to have to handle a lot of things simultaneously.  As a…

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.…

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…