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How to Alleviate Your Loved One’s Arthritis Pain

Arthritis affects almost half of all adults over age 65 and can cause severe pain for some. Managing your elderly loved one’s arthritis allows him or her to enjoy a better quality of life. Here are a few helpful caregiver tips for easing arthritis pain. Know the Symptoms Understanding what your loved one is going...

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4 Tips for Meeting Nighttime Caregiving Challenges

Nighttime caregiving can be tricky if your loved one wakes up often or suffers from dementia. Try making these changes to address the common challenges of overnight care to give yourself peace of mind. 1. Create a Comfortable Space Talk with your loved one’s doctor about how to make the bedroom as comfortable as possible....

How to Manage Stress as a Family Caregiver

Taking care of an ill or aging loved one requires a lot of physical and emotional energy. If you’re starting to feel run down or burned out, here’s what you can do to recover. Recognize the Signs of Caregiver Stress Caregiver stress is real and comes with a host of symptoms. You may feel: •...

How to Care for a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease

Acting as the primary caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can be a challenge. Although a diagnosis brings significant changes to both of your lives, you can move forward with a positive outlook by following a strategic care plan. Learn About the Condition The more you know about Parkinson’s disease, the better equipped...

Why Seniors Should Be Walking Every Day

Walking is a simple form of exercise many of us can do even as we age Here’s why you or your loved one should make time to walk every day as long as you have doctor approval to engage in light fitness activities.. Less Pain Staying active when suffering from arthritis provides much-needed nourishment to...

Top 5 Activities for Loved Ones with Mid- to Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

As your loved one progresses to mid- or late-stage Alzheimer’s, he or she needs appropriate activities to stimulate the mind and minimize restlessness, wandering and unsettled emotions. Here are five ways to keep your loved one engaged. 1. Get Artistic Creative activities provide an outlet for self-expression if your loved one is no longer able...

5 Home Safety Tips for Seniors

Safety can be a concern when your aging loved one wants to remain at home despite having difficulties with balance or mobility. Follow these tips to remove potential hazards so your loved one remains safe at home. 1. Create Space to Reduce Fall Risks Move anything your loved one could trip over or slip on,...

Stretching Tips for Aging Adults: 4 Flexibility Exercises for Seniors

Maintaining flexibility as you age helps prevent muscles from shortening and becoming tight. Try these safe, effective stretches designed to minimize pain, improve balance and reduce the risk of injury. However, before you start, make sure to consult with your doctor first. Smart Hip Flexor Stretch Image via huffingtonpost.ca Aging hips are prone to...

What is Sundowning, and How Can You Manage the Symptoms

Sundowning is a condition sometimes experienced by those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of late-stage and advanced dementia. Also called “sundown syndrome” or “late-day confusion,” sundowning involves changes in behavior during evening hours, and it appears to be triggered by fading light. Recognizing Sundowning If your loved one has sundown syndrome, he or she...

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