Being a caregiver can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. There are many types of caregiver support groups to join, ranging from local groups that meet regularly to online forums. Taking part in a caregiver support group gives you access to these wonderful benefits. 1. Have…
Human interaction is very important for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health, which is why family caregivers need to keep their senior loved ones socially active. Socializing can prevent boredom, boost mood, and stave off various health issues. Here are some of the benefits adults can receive by socializing in…
Senior stroke survivors need to take their prescribed medications and participate in a rehabilitation program recommended by their physicians. In addition to these interventions, diet may play an important healing role in the therapeutic treatment plan. Here are some of the best foods for senior stroke survivors to enhance healing…
Parkinson’s disease is a type of neurodegenerative disorder that gradually results in difficulties with movement. As the condition progresses, seniors often find themselves facing involuntary stiffness, weakened muscles, tremors, and changes to the way they walk and talk. Here are a few ways you can care for a senior loved…
Seniors with heart disease can boost their health by watching what they eat. Make sure to warn your aging loved one about these five foods that are better left alone, and be ready to offer alternatives that could increase his or her longevity. 1. Fast Food Hamburgers The hamburger meat…
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that progresses over time. On average, seniors may live from four to eight years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, though some may live a decade or longer with the disease. There are three different stages of Alzheimer’s disease. If your senior loved one…
If your aging parent suddenly starts losing weight, the first thing you should do is make an appointment with his or her physician. In the meantime, there are some things you can do at home that may stimulate your parent’s appetite and help him or her regain lost weight. Here…
Caregiving can be a challenging and stressful task at times, and caregivers who are overburdened should look into respite care. Hiring respite care gives family caregivers a break to restore their energy. Here are a few signs caregivers need respite care. 1. Exhaustion and Fatigue While it’s normal to feel…
Many seniors use drugs to control chronic health conditions or treat acute disorders. A 2009 study done by Statistics Canada found that 97 percent of Canadians in healthcare institutions and 75 percent of seniors in private households were taking medications to treat one or more health conditions. Drug interactions, reactions,…
In today’s world, social media can be used to communicate about virtually any subject, and the relationship between social media and health care has grown considerably in recent years. The staff at Barrie Home Care Assistance has put together a handy infographic containing a few key statistics related to social media and health care.