If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s experiencing sundowning symptoms, make sure you don’t burn yourself out. Check these tips to ensure your mental well-being.
Spring is an excellent time for seniors to get out and enjoy great weather. Learn how the elderly can get essential vitamin D during spring and enjoy all the health benefits it provides.
Seniors with limited mobility can enjoy time outdoors. Here are five activities perfect for seniors who are looking to get outside and enjoy warmer weather.
Is your senior loved one at risk for heart disease? Here are three actionable steps to take to protect their heart health.
Seniors living with arthritis still need to engage in physical activities to stay healthy. Learn how you can stop arthritis from interfering with an active lifestyle.
Monitoring the amount of sugar in every recipe or processed food can be challenging. Help your senior loved one avoid processed sugar with these tips.
Does your elderly loved one want to be healthier in 2023? Check out these five achievable health goals seniors can set as their new year's resolutions.
Taking care of senior parents is a huge responsibility. One concern that many caregivers have is the increased flu risk for seniors. Getting the flu occasionally is common. But for senior adults, reducing the risk of the flu is vital. The immune system changes with age, making older adults more susceptible to infections that harm their health.
Stories help create memories that you can pass on to future generations. Learn how to record holiday stories from senior relatives to preserve the memories and your rich family history.
Your caregivers need to take care of themselves to take good care of you. Here are some great tips on how to get through the holidays when your favorite caregiver is on a break.
As much as everyone would love to spend some quality time with their family during the holidays, sometimes that may not be possible due to circumstances beyond our control. However, that does not means seniors whose family can't visit for the holidays or can only visit for a few days can't enjoy the holidays.
There are many ways to prevent the progression of osteoporosis or mitigate the risks of fractures, especially for seniors. Develop these daily habits and routines to stay healthy, improve bone health, and live a fuller life.
Installing a few rails and bars at home can prevent serious injuries in the event of a slip and fall. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls are the leading cause of injury in the United States for people over 65 years old. Installing rails and bars near stairs, entrances, and other high-traffic areas can help you stay safe at home.
Osteoporosis develops slowly but steadily, and people may not notice it until they experience a break or fracture. Find out what habits cause or worsen osteoporosis, so you can mitigate the risks and lead a better, healthier lifestyle.
Getting senior adults the right activities and hobbies can be challenging, especially when the caregiver does not know their loved one's interests. Below are the top five autumn habits and hobbies that can extend a senior's lifespan that a senior living around Southwest Houston would enjoy doing during the autumn season:
As the leaves begin to change color and the weather starts to cool down, it's time to start preparing your home for autumn! This season can be so much fun, and there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit. From decorating your house with festive items to preparing your garden for winter, Senior Helpers Southwest Houston has put together a list of fun ways seniors can prepare for fall. Read on for our top 8 picks!
Dogs are incredible animals with pure hearts full of enthusiasm and love. Senior dogs have been shown to have a plethora of positive effects on the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of people. The contagious joyful nature of a dog's personality is one of the many reasons that in-home care services, such as Senior Helpers of Southwest Houston, encourage dogs if at all possible for your senior. Dogs foster mental and emotional health and well-being in their owners in a multitude of ways. While dogs do require some caretaking of their own, the rewards are well worth the effort as dogs may have such a positive impact on the lives of their people.
Many older adults enjoy spending time outdoors in the summer, but the warmer weather can make caring for your skin more complicated than it is during other times of the year. Here are three challenges many seniors need to keep in mind when adjusting their personal hygiene routines to meet seasonal needs in the summer.
Working as a caregiver is the best job you can have if you love being around seniors. While caregiving services can be challenging, understanding your job requirements is vital. Overworking can lead to caregiver burnout, but this can be avoided by establishing healthy boundaries.
Ensuring proper hydration is probably the most challenging part of caring for seniors. Aging increases the risk of dehydration due to changes in nutrition, body metabolism, and kidney functioning. These changes may lead to a decline in thirst sensation and thus affecting the frequency of drinking water.
Every person has a different level of comfort when it comes to social interaction. Some people are naturally talkative, outgoing, and gregarious. But others of us are the reverse. Being quieter, less sociable, and even somewhat shy are the signs of a natural introvert.