This week we conclude the four part exercise routine series that we began in January. This week’s topic: endurance exercise. Endurance exercises are those that are intended to increase your heart rate...
Our skin changes as we age. It becomes less supple, thinner and dryer. Because of these changes, seniors are more susceptible to skin infection and skin disease. Senior skin problems can range from m...
Anyone who has considered beginning a new exercise routine has had some feelings of apprehension towards making a commitment to a new physical challenge. This can especially be true for the elderly an...
Eyesight is perhaps one of the more widely known effects of aging. As we age it is normal for our eyesight to be negatively impacted. In addition to the normal effects of aging on our eyes, senior cit...
The New Year has just begun and we hope that you are doing well with your New Year’s resolutions. Last week we started a four week series exploring the different aspects to one of the most popular New...
We are entering the second full week of January. The holiday rush is over, winter is underway, and most people are working hard to stay on top of their New Years resolutions. According to statistics c...
Constipation amongst our elderly loved ones is a prevalent issue. In fact, according to some studies, nearly 20% of elderly citizens living in communities and up to 50% of elderly living in nursing ho...
Assessing pain is one of the more challenging jobs a caregiver will have to tackle. Especially when caring for an older adult who cannot or will not communicate. Not only is unrelieved pain uncomforta...
In the past we have touched on topics such as the importance of reducing salt and increasing nutrient rich foods in your elderly loved ones diet. This week we plan to cover tips on how to reduce malnu...
Taking care of an elderly loved one can easily and quickly become very stressful, especially if the loved one suffers from a debilitating disease such as Alzheimer’s. Often there comes a point when it...