Water provides an often ideal environment for seniors to exercise, grow strength, and improve mobility and balance. Water provides just enough buoyancy to support a fraction of your elderly loved one’s body weight and just enough resistance. This makes it much easier to exercise in the water, strengthen muscles and improve your loved one’s flexibility.
As we age, admitting we need help with everyday tasks can be a hard pill to swallow. The responsibility of recognizing the early signs of our parents needing help with daily tasks such as cooking, bathing, grooming, and more often falls on us. In this article, we have compiled top tips on how to know
Navigating travel as a senior citizen can be daunting. Mobility concerns, confusion, and overwhelm are common. If you or your parents are getting ready to travel, there are some things that can be done to make travel easier. Today we have rounded up the top three tips to follow for safe and easy travel for
Summer is around the corner which means it is the perfect time to start embracing the outdoors. With some precautions, seniors can indulge in a bit of summer fun with family and loved ones. Below is a roundup of summer safety tips for seniors. Stay Hydrated The sensation of thirst decreases as we age. This
Being responsible for the care and wellbeing of a loved one is both rewarding and challenging. Pent-up stress, emotional fatigue, and physical exhaustion (if left unchecked) can take a heavy toll on a caregiver’s health, mental state, and personal relationships. If left unresolved, caregiver stress may eventually lead to burnout which is a state of
Staying hydrated and observing proper nutrition are great ways for anyone to stay healthy this summer. Want to double down on your nutrient intake while keeping things light and fun? Here are three recipes you can try; Fresh Salads Fresh salads are fun, heart-healthy, nutrient-dense summer favourites that can be as basic as a fruit
Falls and their resulting injuries are a major concern for our senior loved ones. We can attribute most falls to gradually declining strength, balance, and mobility because of inactivity. The good news is this is preventable with daily exercise. Depending on the state of your loved one’s health and fitness level, some common, easy-to-do exercises
Being responsible for the care and wellbeing of an aging loved one comes with its share of responsibilities and tough decisions. As our loved ones grow older, age-related illnesses and a decline in cognitive functions may necessitate personalized home care. This often means that decisions about our loved one’s quality of life will come up.
Are you living with an elderly loved one as his or her primary caregiver? You might have noticed that your family member struggles a bit around the house when performing tasks like toileting, showering, or even just getting up from a comfy chair. Grab bars are a handy home addition that can help improve a
As our loved ones age it’s normal for their homes to need safety additions. These new additions will help your parents or grandparents stay in their beloved homes while reducing the risk of slip-and-fall accidents. Knowing these simple additions are in the home will also give you peace of mind knowing your loved one has