Taking care of a senior loved one isn’t always easy. One strategy that makes it easier to keep things on track is to keep a journal. Don’t worry about sentence structure, grammar, or spelling. Write about what you’re feeling and what you think matters most. At the end of the…
While there are many challenges to overcome if you’re a family caregiver, there are also numerous advantages associated with the role. Looking after a senior loved one can be difficult at times, but if you’re a family caregiver, it can help to regularly stop and take a minute to ponder…
One of the primary duties of a family caregiver is to ensure a senior loved one receives timely healthcare. Getting your loved one to medical appointments can be challenging enough, so you need to make the best of the time you spend with the healthcare provider. Consider these practical suggestions…
Medications are often recommended to manage the physical symptoms of dementia, but behavioral symptoms like irritation and physical aggression are often treated without drugs. Non-drug therapies are often more effective than medications and are easy to implement at home. Go Outside Going outdoors has a calming, healing effect that can…
Nearly 40 percent of fall-related hospitalizations for adults 65 and over involve hip fractures, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. If your older loved one recently experienced this type of injury, it’s important to take steps to increase the odds of a successful recovery, especially if surgery was…
Seniors with dementia sometimes collect or “hoard” things to manage stress or maintain what they perceive as order in their lives. At other times, hoarding happens because of memory issues or a preexisting love of collecting that’s no longer controllable. Regardless of why your senior loved one with dementia is…
Loneliness in the elderly population is more common than most people realize, and so is boredom. While active personal engagement can certainly help with situations like this, there are some online options that can also keep older adults stimulated, engaged, informed, and connected with friends, family members, and like-minded people…
Providing care to an aging loved one can be both stressful and rewarding. Often, you may second-guess yourself and wonder if you’re doing a good job. In the event you notice the following things, you may be managing your caregiving duties well. Your Loved One Is Happy Alzheimer’s disease and…
As people age, it’s important that strategies be implemented to ensure they enjoy their golden years as much as possible. Preexisting health conditions, coupled with other age-related factors, can diminish an older adult’s quality of life. Fortunately, the following strategies can boost your senior loved one’s wellbeing so he or…
A General Social Survey on time use referenced by Statistics Canada found seniors are, on average, spending less time on active pursuits. This is a potential problem because not being engaged on a regular basis could affect physical capabilities and contribute to depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. If you have…