Dealing with the Sundowning Syndrome
As the sun sets, a loved one with dementia may exhibit behaviors that are out of character for them. Sundowning is a typical term for this shift in behavior. Sundowning is a combination of symptoms that can develop in people with Alzheimer's or...
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Gut and Intestinal Problems on Senior Health
Food consumption is the people's first source of nourishment. Through healthy meal preparation and eating habits, we can get the daily amount of nutrition we need to sustain energy, strength, mental sharpness, focus, and others. But when an...
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Simple Ways to Make Sure Seniors Are Eating Nutritious Food
Choosing foods that contain the best nutritional value is a good place to ensure that your elderly loved ones only consume a well-balanced diet. Seniors experience a slower metabolism as they age, so their bodies need fewer calories than before....
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Choosing the Right Pet for Your Aging Loved One
For many seniors, their health conditions, physical limitations, and low energy can keep them from the social engagement they once enjoyed. Social isolation can lead to loneliness, depression, and poor overall well-being. This is why pet...
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The Mental and Emotional Health Benefits of Exercise
Including exercise in your daily routine can be very beneficial to the overall well-being of a person. Exercise is not only good in terms of physical aspects, but its benefits go beyond that because exercise greatly affects the mental and...
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Exercises to Prevent Falls for Those with Arthritis
People with arthritis are more likely to suffer the devastating impacts of falls, particularly head or hip injuries and fractures. One type of arthritis, osteoporosis, can increase one’s risk for falling and acquiring fractures from it. Home...
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