Quitting smoking is essential for a senior’s health. However, one of the biggest challenges encountered by those who quit is keeping their minds off their old habit. Here are five tricks to help your elderly loved one battle cravings while also increasing his or her quality of life. 1. Tackle…
Seniors should have a generous amount of heart-healthy fats and oils in their diets. Olives, avocados, nuts, nut butters, fatty fish, and coconut oil are all excellent additions for nourishing the brain and lubricating the joints. However, aging adults should avoid deep-fried fatty foods as much as possible. Here are…
A certain amount of memory loss comes with age, but if you notice your mother or father just isn’t as sharp as he or she used to be or is forgetting important things, it’s impossible to stop your mind from racing with possibilities. Here are some signs to watch out…
Hip replacement is a common operation for seniors that involves removing damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replacing them with artificial parts. While the procedure can greatly increase mobility, your elderly loved one is likely to need assistance during the initial recovery period. Providing such help requires…
Though some changes in vision are common with age, your elderly loved one can still maintain good eye health well into the golden years. Here are some strategies for maintaining healthy eyesight. Wear High-Quality Sunglasses The sun’s ultraviolet rays not only affect the skin, but they can also take a…
An occasional lapse in health isn’t usually cause for alarm, even in the senior years. However, when illnesses don’t seem to go away, seniors should be concerned about the possibility of cancer. Researchers predict a 67 percent increase in the number of seniors diagnosed with cancer by 2030. Watching for…
There’s a temptation among seniors to use medications past their expiration dates because of high cost, lack of insurance, or the need to visit a doctor to renew a prescription. Many won’t throw away their medications if they have extra on hand or their doctors switch their prescriptions, but seniors…
A California study of more than 2,000 older women found fewer instances of cognitive impairment in seniors with large social circles. This is just one example of a growing body of evidence highlighting the benefits of social interaction for elderly people. Here are some of the additional benefits of remaining…
It’s not uncommon for family caregivers to think they’ve got everything covered when providing some type of ongoing care for older loved ones. While this could very well be the case if your loved one only needs a helping hand now and then, you may realize the situation is much…
Severe memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease are closely tied to one another, but there are many misconceptions about this progressive disorder and its symptoms. If you have an aging loved one who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you need to research this disease as much as possible. Here’s a…