Posts Tagged ‘home health’
7 Ways to Boost and Improve Mental Health in Seniors
Now, more than ever, mental health issues are being addressed. However, few people discuss how it impacts the elderly in significant numbers. A lot of life changes occur as people age. Some of these changes are exciting and meaningful, while others are more challenging. Seniors may experience emotional or social challenges they have never faced before, such as loneliness, physical issues, or the death of a spouse. It is important to safeguard your mental health as you age, as seniors are more vulnerable to developing mental health disorders. According to the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20% of adults aged…
Understanding Caregiving Burnout and How to Prevent It
Caring for a loved one may be difficult, and that stress can negatively affect a caregiver’s overall health and well-being. Yet, some caregivers are hesitant to discuss their stress for fear of making their loved one feel guilty or making it look like they aren’t strong enough or well-organized enough to handle their obligations and responsibilities. According to a 2020 research by the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly one in every five Americans is a family caregiver. The care recipient usually requires special attention such as a child or partner with a disability, an older parent, or a loved one…
6 Easy Ways for Seniors to Stay Active Indoors
The weather outside may be frightful — but that doesn’t have to make your winter any less delightful! The winter season in Maryland and the Washington, DC area has been unpredictable, with shifting temperatures, snow, and rain. It may be frustrating for seniors and family caregivers to not know what a winter day will bring. Exercising outside in the cold weather might be uncomfortable, and getting to the gym may be difficult due to COVID-19. However, it is easy to be active throughout the winter, and it does not involve enduring frigid temperatures or planning around the setting sun. Best…
6 Tips for Medication Management for Older Adults
You may have heard about the importance of medication management if you take care of an aging loved one or if you are getting older yourself.
6 Tips To Help With Holiday Stress
When it comes to holiday preparation, stress almost always seems to go hand in hand with the celebrations. The extra financial strain of shopping for gifts, as well as the anxiety of seeing challenging family members, (and everything in between), may make this time of year stressful. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Set yourself up for success with these 6 tips to help you get organized, plan ahead, and remember that the holidays are all about the people you spend them with. Plan Ahead and Make a To-Do List Last-minute arrangements, changes in travel, and a never-ending…
4 Ways to Prevent a Stroke and How to Act FAST
With approximately 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year, it’s no surprise that stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. To put this into perspective, someone in the United States gets a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies from a stroke every 4 minutes. You can’t turn back the clock or change your family history, but you can control many other stroke risk factors if you’re aware of them. Power comes from knowledge. If you are aware that a particular risk factor is jeopardizing your health and exposing you to a higher risk of stroke,…
10 Ways to Honor a Veteran on Veterans Day
By serving in the military and fighting for our freedom, veterans have sworn their allegiance to our nation.
5 Things Caregivers Should Know About Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
According to experts, at least one out of every five people will get dementia at some point in their lives. Dementia was once thought to be a natural aspect of becoming older, and little was known about the illnesses that cause dementia in otherwise healthy people. However, they now have a better understanding of the condition, which can be incredibly helpful to family caregivers. The following are five important pieces of dementia information. Dementia Is Not a Disease You’ll have a better grasp of how to care for your senior loved one once you realize that dementia is simply a…
7 Must-Have Home Modifications for Seniors Aging in Place
Some of the modifications that assist seniors in avoiding falls and other situations that jeopardize their safety are low-cost or easy do-it-yourself tasks. Changing some features of your house to make some everyday activities easier will help seniors keep their independence for a longer period of time. Here are a few of the most typical house modifications for those who want to age in place.
Better Aging- The Importance of Social Engagement
Everyone needs social engagement and engagement; for many people, this comes naturally in their youth. The relationships we create with people and the connections we form with them over time have a significant impact on our mental health. Because seniors frequently live alone, they miss out on the opportunity to develop meaningful connections with others, which can contribute to a deterioration in both mental and physical health. Furthermore, the COVID 19 Pandemic has caused seniors to remain at home for extended lengths of time. As a result, they have been unable to maintain their usual schedule, increasing the risk of…