Are you concerned about the health of your aging parents? As your parents age, how can you know if they’re taking care of themselves when you’re not around? Ask yourself the following questions after your next visit home.
Why In-Home Care is Important
Whether recovering from surgery, a hospital stay, or dealing with the symptoms of a chronic condition such as dementia or MS, a top priority of great in-home care is to provide personalized and compassionate treatment. Here are some specific reasons why in-home care is important to the wellness of our loved ones.
6 Ways Seniors Benefit from Help with Meal Preparation
As people age, they may need more help with meal preparation. Seniors’ nutritional needs change, and they may have more difficulty preparing healthy meals. Enlisting help for food preparation can have many benefits.
Healthy Aging: How to Get More Restful Sleep
If you feel exhausted when you wake up in the morning, odds are that you’re not getting the good night’s sleep you need. As you get older, sleep can become more challenging, especially if you have a condition such as sleep apnea or Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some quick tips that will help seniors get that restful sleep you’ve been (day) dreaming about.
7 Tips for Easier Mealtimes for Dementia Patients
A seemingly simple task such as eating can eventually become a challenging and combative task for those who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips to help make mealtime with your loved one easier.
7 Medication Reminders That Work
Recent studies in North America estimate that as many as 50% of medications prescribed to seniors are not taken as directed. This situation is exacerbated by conditions which reduce mental stability and alertness such as Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia. Consider these five tips to stay on track with your loved one’s medication schedule.
7 Benefits of Social Activities As We Age
Social activity is helpful for any demographic, but especially seniors. Here are some benefits of social activity.
8 Care Options for Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, and can be challenging for their family members and caregivers. Here are 4 options to help you care for your loved one at home and 4 options to care for your loved one when they can no longer live at home.
9 Signs of Early Alzheimer’s Disease
As of today, Alzheimer’s is still an incurable disease affecting over 500,000 Canadians. Catching the disease early can help with overall treatment, so if you or a loved one is exhibiting any of the following early symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.
Combatting Senior Malnutrition
Malnutrition and inadequate nutritional care is sadly common for Canadian seniors, affecting more than 33% of the senior population. Since proper nutrition is the basis to overall health, many seniors are experiencing health risks such as infection, muscle tears, and poor wound healing, among other serious conditions. Here are some causes of malnutrition and ways to combat senior malnutrition.