Caregiving is a difficult task. It’s a 24/7 job, and can often be difficult with little rewards. When you’re caring for the elderly, every day can seem like the last. Things get routine. One way of making the best of everyday is to give you and the person you are caring for a little time [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Each year the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging establishes May as its Older Americans Month, and sets the theme to raise awareness and assist service providers in the area of aging. This year the theme is “Living Today for a Better Tomorrow” and reflects the desire to focus on prevention efforts [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )While there may not be a shot or a pill to help seniors prevent falling, there are ways of increasing agility, and training people on ways to react to situations that may lead to falls. First check with your doctor about starting up any type of exercise program. They should be able to direct you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )For most adults, the daily intake of sodium far exceeds the recommended daily allowance of 2,300 milligrams per day, or approximately 1 teaspoon of table salt. But according to a new study published in the January 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, adults that consume 4.7 grams of potassium per day can reduce [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Every year we start out with goals and resolutions for ourselves. But what about the one you are caregiving for? Start them out this year by making sure you have everything in place. 1. Do you have all of your new medical information together? December is a time for change; verify that you have all [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )As a caregiver, it’s not only important for you to keep your loved one in the best shape possible, it’s also important to take care of yourself as well. Now there’s good news for women who follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. DASH is a diet low in animal protein, moderate in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In America, we have long assumed our foods are safe. So when it makes front page news that there is contamination, such as salmonella poisoning, we all sit up and take note. Salmonella is usually associated with bacteria in raw meat, poultry or dairy products. But your fruits and vegetables can also carry the bacteria. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )If you don’t live with your elderly parents, one of your many concerns may be their eating habits. Are they getting good quality meals every day? In some cases, your parents may still enjoy cooking, but they have lost the ability to get to the grocery store on a regular basis. Many stores offer delivery [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )You may have noticed her driving a bit slower, or parking further out then normal. Maybe she just had an accident. Or maybe you’ve been in the car with her and you turn just a bit nervous as she slows down for green lights. Maybe it’s time to evaluate her driving skills. The AARP has [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A new study by the Journal of the American Medical Association is reporting that those seniors that participate in a regular physical activity program slows the process of cognitive decline. This is believed to be the first study that shows the direct link between memory impairment and regular exercise – which could substantially change our [...]
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