Your senior loved one living with Alzheimer's can benefit by celebrating the holiday season with traditions and regular routines. Allow the colors, decorations, music, and themes of the season can provide familiarity and a sense of enrichment for everyone in your family.
Because of the cold weather, seniors will be cooped up indoors more often now that winter has arrived. Feelings of isolation this winter might occur if seniors spend a lot of time at home, so it's important to establish regular morning routines and habits.
The holidays can feel like a nightmare when you or a senior loved one has diabetes. Sugary treats are definitely delicious but there might be some family members who can't enjoy them due to health concerns. Baking diabetes-friendly treats can be a bit out of the way when it comes to holiday dinners, so is there anything you can purchase to satisfy the sweet cravings of those elderly loved ones who can't have a lot of sugar?
For many seniors, aging comes with reduced activity and a loss of routine. This can lead to isolation, boredom, and loneliness. Volunteering is an excellent way for them to feel needed and part of the community, and in addition to the social benefits, seniors also get emotional and mental benefits when they give or participate in community activities. Maya Angelou once said, ''When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.'' The same is true for seniors who give and volunteer during the holiday; they reap several psychological benefits.
Christmas and the Winter Holidays have arrived! We are so grateful to have grown Senior Helpers La Mesa and Poway to what it is today. Our Caregivers and office staff are what make us so special.
It's good to ensure that your senior loved one is getting enough calcium in their diet. These are the 5 best sources of calcium to add to senior diets along with a few sources to reconsider.
Building a rapport with your senior clients is essential to providing the highest quality of care. In this guide, straight from Senior Helpers Tulsa, we'll discuss how important it is to build rapport with new seniors and some tips on how to do that.
Both undersleeping and oversleeping in seniors can have a negative impact on their health and well-being. Here are tips for proper sleep hygiene for seniors.
For a senior loved one living with diabetes, maintaining proper oral hygiene is especially important. Learn how seniors with diabetes can enjoy a lifetime of good health, including oral health.
Downsizing your living space doesn't have to be a daunting task. Here are tips to help manage the tasks of downsizing for retired seniors.
