Sometimes, it is easy to get caught up in daily chores and forget about the importance of eating healthy and nutritious meals – especially since a consistent, healthy diet can be time-consuming. Between family activities and jobs, providing everyone with a healthy, balanced meal every night of the week can be far too overwhelming for …
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As much as we have been enjoying the beautiful, warm weather, we know that winter is coming and with it – cold temperatures. Preparing for winter means ensuring that the items around the yard, the house or an apartment are ready for the winter season. While the preparations may have become routine, it is …
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One essential part of living a healthy life is self-care. Self-care can help seniors get everything they need for physical and mental health, especially during events like the pandemic. But what is self-care, and how can it work specifically for seniors?
As the baby boomers get older, there is a growing number of senior drivers on the road. With today’s busy life and ever-expanding cities, driving has become a necessity. With it, there is a growing concern from family members for their senior loved one’s driving. The ability to drive, and having a license, represents independence …
If you have an elderly parent or loved one who is starting to require a little extra help with their day-to-day routine, then having a home care plan can help relieve stress for both your loved one and the entire family. A care plan can either be for a short-term need, for example, while your …
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As we grow older, we may need some assistance with day-to-day tasks to help us live independently, such as homecare. You or your loved ones may notice that you need some help with certain tasks around the house like laundry and meal preparation. Oftentimes, family members are not aware of the home care services …
If someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Fast response time is critical as it has a direct impact on the amount of damage to the brain, the outcomes of the treatment and the subsequent recovery. Therefore, it is important to be familiar with the signs of a stroke so that you can recognize …
No matter what age we are, regular exercise offers us numerous benefits, including better heart health, stronger muscles, and overall better flexibility. As we age, though, some exercises may be just too intense or have too high of an impact on us. There are some forms of exercise that are great for seniors as they …
Now that the winter is behind us and the summer is here, getting outside is one of the most refreshing things anyone can do. Enjoying nature helps relieve stress and gives us a sense of calm and inner peace not found indoors. Unfortunately, it may be challenging for some of us to get outside, whether …
When your loved one has dementia, communicating with them may become challenging. Unfortunately, as dementia is progressive, communication usually becomes more difficult with time. Your loved one may experience the inability to understand or express their thoughts, which can be very frustrating and overwhelming for them and yourself. Having the right strategies for communicating with …
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