Eating well is a crucial part of staying healthy. It’s also a surprisingly complex idea, as mood changes, physical health, dietary restrictions, and other factors all influence our decisions about food. Aging adds other complications to the mix, as appetite and sense of taste often decrease, while some seniors can no longer cook for themselves. […]
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How Assistive Products Offer Seniors Dignity and Independence
Aging is often a frustrating series of losses. Some of the regular tasks of life, like getting dressed, remembering medication, bending down, and opening products become a little more difficult. The changes are often small initially, so many people will downplay or ignore them entirely. Makes sense, right? The decrease in ability can make seniors […]
How to Keep an Aging Parent with Dementia Safe
As our loved ones age, we often worry more about their safety. It’s a valid area of concern, given a person’s ability to care for themselves often decreases with age. Concern about safety is even more relevant when a loved one has dementia, as the condition impacts their memory and cognition, making it harder for […]
Resilience in the Trenches: Self-Care Secrets for Caregivers
Self-care. It’s a tough idea to ignore, especially as it is one of the most common pieces of advice for caregivers. You’ve probably heard all the cliches, like “put your oxygen mask on first” and “you can’t fill from an empty cup”. Such advice is beyond irritating – partly because caregivers already know the concept. […]
The National Caregiver Events Directory: Your Ultimate Resource for Caregiver Education
It’s often said that family caregivers are thrown in the deep end. They’re suddenly faced with a new set of responsibilities that they mightn’t have expected and certainly haven’t been trained for. This includes preparing foods for specific health conditions, getting a senior to take medication, responding to incontinence accidents, providing basic wound care, assisting […]
Why Do Older People Get Mean?
You might have noticed this pattern – that people get progressively more mean as they age. Or, at least, they seem to. It’s not true for everyone, of course, but the issue is surprisingly common. So, why? Why do older people get mean? And can you do anything about it? Well, there’s a host of […]