Posts Tagged ‘Maryland’
8 Summer Activities Seniors and Caregivers Can Enjoy Together
Spring and summer are fantastic times of year because the weather is beautiful and the sun is shining! What better time to enjoy the great outdoors and make the most of the great weather? Even if their mental or physical capabilities vary, older folks can still enjoy a variety of summer activities and options. Here are a few fun summer activities that are suitable for seniors to engage in. Get Outside and Enjoy Nature With the snow gone and the chilly wind gone, summer is the ideal time to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us. Older adults, whether mobile…
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…
Dementia and Living Spaces- How To Create A Safe Space
Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent form of dementia, impacting millions of individuals each year. Approximately 5.8 million Americans were diagnosed with the disease in 2021 alone.
6 Signs Your Loved May Need Assistance
If your aging parent, spouse, or loved one is happy living independently in their home there will likely come a time when they will need some extra assistance in order to manage daily tasks and chores. Is your aging loved one slowing down? If so, it may be time to consider in-home care. Senior in-home care services are designed to improve the quality of life, safety, and overall happiness of the elderly. These services are often tailored to the unique needs of the individual and their level of mobility and independence. Watch out for these six signs your parent needs…
6 Things to Know When Becoming a Caregiver why Thrive USA Should be your Home
Home care is a service that allows people to receive the care they require in the comfort of their own homes. For many seniors, this service is life-changing; having the assistance of a home caregiver allows them to stay in their own environment rather than going to an unfamiliar nursing home. For those who choose to work as home caregivers, home care services may be life-changing. What is the role of a home caregiver? The quick answer is that there are a lot of things. A home caregiver has a significant impact on the lives of their clients and their…
6 Tips for Helping Older Adults Overcome Challenges to Eating Healthy
As people grow older, their tastes change, which typically leads to a decrease in appetite. Other variables linked with the aging process may also make it difficult for seniors to satisfy their nutritional needs, thus increasing their risk of developing nutritional deficiencies and weakness. Fortunately, the following suggestions may help your senior loved one in overcoming the challenges of eating well. Eat Smaller Meals Instead of serving three large meals a day, provide smaller, more frequent meals to ensure your loved one does not become too full and disinterested in eating the subsequent meal. Make sure the smaller meals are…
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.