Though the elderly have often been warned about the dangers of getting too much sun, taking a balanced approach to sun exposure can actually have a positive effect on a senior’s overall health. Here are a few of the ways sunlight can boost your senior loved one’s health. Vitamin D…
As seniors age, they sometimes come across new experiences that can change their personalities. While this is often completely normal, it’s important to be aware of sudden personality changes in case they signal a need for help. Keep a close eye on your senior loved one to ensure these changes…
Although Alzheimer’s is often associated with memory loss and confusion, there are some non-cognitive symptoms that can occur at every stage. Here are the most common symptoms seniors experience along with possible causes and strategies to help with unhealthy behaviours. Aggression Seniors with Alzheimer’s may lash out verbally or even…
Shoulder stiffness (“frozen shoulder”), back pain, hip pain, and neck pain are the most common musculoskeletal complaints among seniors with Parkinson’s. The good news for seniors as well as their loved ones and caregivers is that such discomfort can usually be addressed with a combination of medications, physical therapy, exercise,…
After a stroke, a senior must adopt healthy habits to promote recovery and reduce the risk of a secondary stroke. Although an individual’s stroke care plan will be dependent on the severity of the stroke, families can help their senior loved ones prevent secondary strokes by following a few simple…
Approximately half of adults beyond the age of 75 have some level of hearing loss. While hearing loss is often viewed as part of the aging process and a minor annoyance, not being able to effectively communicate with others can have a significant impact on health and wellbeing. When older adults lose…
Did you know that by the age of 70, the average person can lose up to 40 percent of his or her muscle mass and 30 percent of his or her strength? While it’s no surprise that a nutritious and well-balanced diet is essential to fighting disease with age, eating…
Contrary to popular belief, live-in or 24-hour care isn’t just for seniors who have been diagnosed with advanced conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or dementia. Around-the-clock care and monitoring can be of great help to seniors with widely varying levels of abilities. To provide a better picture of how caregivers…
People caring for senior loved ones with Parkinson’s face many challenges. One such challenge is learning how to properly feed a person affected by this disease. Parkinson’s can cause constant tremors, which pose a choking risk when eating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to minimize this risk. Here…
Although the thyroid is a relatively small gland located in the front of the throat, it produces important hormones that regulate metabolism and control body temperature. If something causes the thyroid to produce too many hormones, which is a condition called hyperthyroidism, then a person can lose weight, sweat excessively,…