I Think My Aging Parent Has Seasonal Affective Disorder
The winter season brings a lot of excitement for many people. From holiday celebration and winter sports to a new year full of promise, there’s a lot to love about winter. However, for many people, the darker winter days usher in a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Senior adults are especially vulnerable to…
Read MoreWhy Diabetics Need to Avoid the Flu
Though summer has just ended, flu season will be coming soon. Older adults are often more susceptible to the flu because of weakened immune systems. Unfortunately, they can also suffer from some serious complications. For diabetics, getting the flu can be even more problematic since it can affect blood sugar. In fact, according to the…
Read MoreDo You Actually Have More Time to Work out than You Think?
An easy way to avoid exercise is to start thinking that you just don’t have the time to do it. But you might have more time than you think. Work out as Soon as You Wake Up If you can make yourself get up and head straight into a workout of some sort, you can…
Read MoreWhat is Healthy Aging Month?
The desire to be healthier and happier isn’t just for young people. Seniors can benefit from implementing new habits toward improving their own health and wellness. September is Healthy Aging Month, a time when people can focus on their aging loved ones and what they need in their lives to improve their health. While there…
Read MoreWhat Benefits Are You Missing by Not Hiring Home Health Care Services?
You may not realize this, but as a caregiver you don’t have to do everything completely on your own. Hiring home health care providers is often the part of the plan that you’re missing. Here’s why you need to reconsider. Your Senior Can Age in Place More Readily Aging in place is one of the…
Read MoreTalking to Your Children About Your Senior’s Alzheimer’s Disease
You’re aging loved ones diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is a life-changing moment not just for them, but for the people around them as well. As their family caregiver, it is important for you to understand the impact this disease can have on your entire family, particularly your children. It can be difficult for children to…
Read MoreHow Can You Talk to Other Family Members about Helping More?
Other family members and caregivers often find themselves at odds over helping more or helping at all. If you’re finding yourself in this situation, these tips can make the conversations go much more smoothly. Let Them Know What You Need It’s best to be as open and honest with your other family members about what’s…
Read MoreTips for Solving Privacy Issues as a Caregiver
When you’re a caregiver, you may find that privacy takes a back seat to everything else. But when you, your senior, and possibly even other family members are all living together, it’s important to figure out those privacy issues. Make Sure Everyone Has Their Own Space Everyone needs at least a corner that is their…
Read More5 Benefits of Online Grocery Shopping
Everyone is busy nowadays, but family caregivers may be one of the busiest groups of all. When they try to juggle the needs of their aging relative with their job, their own family and household duties, it can quickly become overwhelming. While many family caregivers are hiring home care services providers to help with their…
Read MoreIs it Time to Talk to Your Elder about an Exercise Plan?
Many aging adults are shocked to learn that they really should be exercising, at least a little bit. Exercise can pay off big for your elderly family member, particularly in terms of improved balance and strength. Clear it With Her Doctor Before you and your senior put any exercise plan into motion, it’s a good…
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