With the arrival of the month of May comes time to celebrate our mothers on Mother’s Day. Why not take the time to show Mom how much she means to us and that we cherish our time together. Whether we live near or far, a text, small gift or a card can go a long way to boost a loved one’s mood on this special holiday. Mother’s Day is a great time to take time out of our busy lives to make sure the moms in our lives know how much they are appreciated and loved.
As we age, it is highly desired to live comfortably in a familiar home environment for as long as possible. Staying in the community and remaining active are essential for a positive outlook on life and a better overall sense of wellbeing. As our senior loved ones get older, it is can be more complicated to remain at home, but it doesn’t have to be impossible.
If you have a loved one in your family who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with all of the care that comes with it. Daily living will require additional assistance that wasn’t always necessary in the past. Coping with daily hygiene tasks can be made easier with the help of a compassionate and highly trained caregiver. Senior Helpers of Florence can help with Parkinsons Disease care in many ways that can help to ease the responsibilities of family caregivers. In home senior care makes it possible for an elderly loved one coping with Parkinson’s disease to stay independent and remain in the comforts of home for as long as physically and emotionally possible.
Caring for a family member with sundowning can be an incredibly challenging experience. Here are tips to help you maintain a balanced family life and provide greater peace of mind for all involved.
Here are caregivers' guides and tips on how to capitalize on the benefits of spring to help manage seasonal affective disorder in seniors and reduce the effects of SAD. Let's get started and bring some springtime cheer into the lives of our senior loved ones!
Every day, we find something in our home to toss out. Whether it’s old food scraps, paper plates, or junk mail, there are always items being thrown into the garbage can. With companies working harder to use more recyclables in their new products, it is prudent to also follow trend as much as possible. The more we learn how to reuse everyday items, the less of a contribution we make to the landfill. Earth Day in 2023 is celebrated on April 22nd.
You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing. –Michael Pritchard--These are great words to live by.
Help your senior loved one stay young at heart with daily laughter. Laughing goes a long way in making a senior loved one feel vibrant and connected to life. Laughter helps them to feel better about themselves, those around them, and to share their blessings with others.
As a senior, living with diabetes can create unique challenges. Learning to living healthfully is very beneficial to seniors, whether they are coping with diabetes or not. Choosing to eat well balanced meals created with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats is a healthy way to dine. Be sure to watch portion sizes as excess weight can cause other health related problems.
The secret to feeling better and living longer is staying active. Finding a workout routine that works for your aging loved one and helping them stick with it can pay big dividends. Regular exercise helps older people stay independent and may even prevent diabetes, heart trouble, arthritis pain, anxiety and depression. You may not see your aging loved one at the gym every day, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be conscious about their physical health. No matter our age, it’s important to keep exercise in mind.
As a senior, living with diabetes can create unique challenges. Learning to living healthfully is very beneficial to seniors, whether they are coping with diabetes or not. Choosing to eat well balanced meals created with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats is a healthy way to dine. Be sure to watch portion sizes as excess weight can cause other health related problems.
Most seniors often find managing prescription medications to be increasingly complex. From using pill organizers to creating a medication schedule, learn tips on how to keep track of dosages and schedules to stay on top of your senior loved one’s health.
Doing everyday tasks alone can be difficult if you have limited mobility. Listed below are helpful hacks to make everyday tasks less difficult for seniors living with mobility issues.
Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a great reason to get crafty, celebrate a rich heritage and show off your creative skills. A fun way to show your festive spirit is to get crafty. A St. Patrick’s Day craft for all ages can be creating your own holiday wreath. Simple shamrock shaped flowers can be created by tying pipe cleaner around a coffee filter and dying it green. Glue those or fabric carnation flowers to a premade wreath foam piece, or a wire coat hanger stretched into a circle, and you have a new spring decoration for your front door. To add a bit of Irish authenticity to any St. Patrick’s Day craft, incorporate the Irish form of cheers, “Slainte” or the familiar phrase, “Kiss me I’m Irish”.
The secret to feeling better and living longer is staying active. Finding a workout routine that works for your aging loved one and helping them stick with it can pay big dividends. Regular exercise helps older people stay independent and may even prevent diabetes, heart trouble, arthritis pain, anxiety and depression. When it comes to our aging loved ones, the right workout is crucial. You don’t want to push too hard, but it’s important to get our loved ones moving.
If an elderly loved one has recently been diagnosed with a dementia related disease like Alzheimer’s, it can be a bit intimidating. Learning to cope with daily activities can be challenging; but there is evidence that keeping life as predictable as possible really helps. Professional live in care for dementia by Senior Helpers of Florence can be a great option for family who do not live near their loved one. The compassionate and trustworthy companion will keep meal times on schedule, bring your loved on appointments and keep life running smoothly.
The key to healthier and happier living starts with learning to eat more mindfully and healthfully. Fruit is naturally delicious and sweet, so it can be easily incorporated into many meals without drawing too much attention to itself.
A professional caregiver helps with the day-to-day activities of your senior loved one. Here are some ways you can show appreciation for these dedicated caregivers and how expressing gratitude can benefit everyone involved.
An emergency medical kit stocked with essential items can help you be prepared for any unexpected event while traveling abroad with a senior parent or loved one. Here's your complete guide on how to prepare your medical kit.
There are many memory exercises that are helpful for delaying the progression of memory loss, Alzheimer’s, and other memory related diseases. Memory games can be played on paper, through a board game, or even on a tablet or smartphone. Many apps have memory boosting games available and most are free.
This New Year, try to take the time to find what makes you happy and never stop striving to achieve great happiness in your life. Happiness can come in many forms. It may be from watching with pride while your grandchild performs on stage after months of practice. Happiness tends to coincide with time spent with loved ones. Vow to spend more time with your family and friends. Call on support to help you take care of your daily chores if they are getting in the way of spending quality time with loved ones. Accept any invitation you receive; step a little out of your comfort zone. Give more. Remember that the more you give, the more joy comes back to you. You may find joy in volunteering at a local animal shelter or donating canned goods or your time to a food shelf. Sorting through closets to give donations to your Goodwill will help you to feel lighter in a sense; your home will have more room for movement without so many possessions that you are no longer of use to you. You may find your happiness in completing a household project you’ve been putting off until you had the time. The satisfaction of crossing something off the to-do list is quite rewarding.
The New Year brings new resolutions like taking care of our bodies and eating better. Learning to eat well and fuel our bodies with nutritious and healthy foods is a daily process for many who have never given eating much thought. Many times, we feel hungry, so we reach for something that appeals to us; and if we wait until we are on the extreme of hunger, it can be especially difficult to eat something healthy. This is where meal planning and keeping fresh food options readily available comes into play.
Incorporating mindful practices into your senior loved one's daily routine can help them manage stress levels, reduce anxiety, and increase focus and productivity. Read for more.
Alternative therapies can benefit seniors in a variety of ways like improving their mental health, cognitive functioning, and mood.
The month of January is usually recognized as the not only the beginning of a fresh New Year, but also the start of healthier lifestyle goals. These new goals typically include adding more exercise to the daily routine. It never has to be strenuous activity to be effective; even a simple walk around the neighborhood or shopping mall, gardening in the backyard, low-key bicycling, is all that is needed to get the blood flowing. All activities for an elderly adult should be cleared by a physician for added safety.
Peace of mind visits are in-home visits that are performed on a regular basis to assess your elderly loved one’s needs. The daily or weekly visit will reassure you that your aging loved one is taking the proper medications and that they are eating nutritious meals like they should. If needed, your elderly loved one can enjoy a freshly prepared meal and hygiene assistance, if applicable, as well as companionship and transportation help to appointments and local events.