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Common Reasons Seniors Don’t Follow Healthy Diets

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Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important for people of all ages, but it can be an especially crucial factor in a senior's health and wellbeing. Not getting enough healthy food can lead to weight loss, fatigue, weak muscles and bones, depression, malnutrition, anemia, and a weakened immune system. If your senior loved one isn't eating well, there may be...

7 Sit-Down Games Seniors Will Love to Play

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There are plenty of games appropriate for seniors with limited mobility. These games can be played with seniors seated around a table, and they run the gamut from brain teasers to card games. Here are several sit-down games seniors are sure to enjoy. 1. Cup Stacking The cup stacking game helps seniors increase their motor control and hand-eye coordination. To...

Tips for Increasing Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

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A senior’s environment can have a significant impact on quality of life and affect the way he or she responds to Alzheimer’s treatment. Family caregivers need to make modifications to their parents’ homes that allow their aging loved ones to move around with ease and address many of the symptoms associated with this disease. Here are some ways to increase...

Ways to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar

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Nearly 15 million seniors have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes, according to an estimate by the American Diabetes Association. Even if your older loved one doesn't have diabetes, age is a factor that increases the risk of developing issues with blood sugar management. Fortunately, there are some simple and effective ways to help your parent maintain healthy blood sugar. Suggest Foods...

8 Ways Seniors Can Immediately Enhance Their Health

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Many of the healthy habits seniors adopt can prevent long-term illnesses and ailments, but not all of them have immediate benefits. From minor pains to lethargy, some of the issues older adults live with every day can be taken care of in just a few simple steps. Here are a few ways your senior loved one can get an instant...

What Other Health Issues Can Shingles Cause?

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According to PubMed Health, approximately 50 percent of Americans will have had some form of shingles by the time they reach the age of 80. Because the likelihood of developing this viral infection is so high, it’s important for seniors to keep it in check to prevent more serious health complications. If your senior loved one has developed shingles, here...

Top 6 Physical Activity Guidelines for Elderly People

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When seniors lead sedentary lifestyles, they increase their risk of becoming overweight and developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. However, it’s never too late to start becoming more active. The following guidelines can help older adults along the journey. 1. Consult a Physician Older adults with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or other medical conditions should consult with...

How to Handle an Aging Parent’s Mobility Limitations

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Certain lifestyle choices and preexisting health conditions can contribute to mobility limitations in seniors, which can diminish quality of life. Here are some ways to manage your aging parent's mobility limitations so he or she can anticipate a brighter future. Use Mobility Devices Mobility devices can greatly enhance mobility. For example, if your loved one is unable to ambulate, a...

Things to Notice while Visiting Your Senior Parent

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Visiting your aging parent should be a mutually pleasant experience. However, there may be times when you notice troubling things about your loved one’s appearance or the condition of the place he or she is living in. Here are some things to watch for when you visit your parent and what you can do about them. Old Food in the...

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

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Many people over the age of 65 need some type of long-term home care. While serious health conditions may require hospitalization, in-home care allows seniors to continue to age in place in the comfort of home. Preparing for long-term home care now gives you a plan to follow while there’s plenty of time to get everything in order. Identify Potential...

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Common Reasons Seniors Don’t Follow Healthy Diets

Tips for Increasing Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

Ways to Help an Aging Parent Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar

8 Ways Seniors Can Immediately Enhance Their Health

What Other Health Issues Can Shingles Cause?

Top 6 Physical Activity Guidelines for Elderly People

How to Handle an Aging Parent’s Mobility Limitations

Things to Notice while Visiting Your Senior Parent

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

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