Keep Seniors Safe This Summer from Common Heat-Related Illnesses
Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we’re into the dog days of summer, it’s critical to take precautions to ensure seniors in particular stay safe from heat-related […]
Summertime Safety: Tips for Seniors
How to Keep Our Senior Loved Ones Safe and Healthy in Summertime The longer days of summer mean more time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal outdoor activities. However, it also means an elevated risk for a variety of health concerns for senior loved ones, who are more prone […]
How to Help a Senior Safely Manage Allergies
It’s summertime! After the long, cold winter and wet springtime, we can at long last get outside. For older adults, getting out into the beauty of nature, fresh air, and sunshine is very important for both mental and physical health. Unfortunately, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergic reactions. And this is just one type […]
Loss of Appetite in Older Loved Ones: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions
You have just made a large batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells delectable, and you can’t wait to dig in. However, while you’re delighting in not merely the taste but the memories the meal conjures, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her bowl. And it’s not the first time. Recently, […]
Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Manage Them
We’ve waited all winter for March! At last, the days are growing longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For an individual with COPD, there’s extra reason to celebrate the seasonal changes. Dry, cold air is among a number of COPD triggers, and the arrival of warm weather […]
Traveling with Dementia: Tips to Keep a Loved One Safe
After spending significant time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than normal to want to go to visit family and friends, or simply just to encounter a change of scenery and some pleasurable activities. And if you provide care for a member of the family with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having […]
Use the Pool for A Great Low Impact Workout for Older Adults
There is nothing greater than a refreshing dip in the pool to combat the summer heat, and along with the buoyancy of the water, it provides the additional advantage of the perfect low impact environment to help senior loved ones remain active while alleviating stress to joints. Make certain to speak with a senior’s health […]