Fluid Buildup & Seniors with Congestive Heart Failure Fluid buildup and seniors with congestive heart failure is a serious matter. Heart failure, which is also known as congestive heart failure, happens when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood well enough. When this occurs, blood typically backs up and fluid can accumulate in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Overview…
5 Tech Tips for Seniors 5 tech tips for seniors that will keep you, your identity, and your financials safe this holiday season. Key tech tips for seniors that will help them be a little more tech-savvy. Technology can be intimidating and frustrating for seniors, but it also can be helpful in their daily lives. It is important to assist…
Senior Care for NPH Dementia Senior care for NPH Dementia. What is it? In short, it is excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) buildup in the brain’s ventricles is what causes normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder that results in impaired thinking and reasoning, mobility issues, and urinary incontinence. Understanding the Diagnosis Excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulating in the brain’s ventricles is…
Senior Hoyer Lifts for In-Home Care Senior Hoyer lifts for in-home care. Too many family caregivers attempt to move and shift seniors with little to no mobility by themselves, endangering both their health and the seniors. Back injuries, chronic pain, and falls often result from trying to manually lift someone. There are devices that can help make these daily tasks…
Hand Exercises for Stroke Recovery in Seniors Hand exercises for stroke recovery in seniors. According to research, in the first six months post-stroke, patients will see the biggest improvement in hand mobility. However, if they continue to work at it, this progress can be lifelong. All of us require both grip and pinch strength for everyday activities. Grip strength is…
The Power of Music & Dementia The power of music and dementia for senior care is invaluable. Studies show that people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia can experience emotional and behavioral benefits from listening to or singing songs. A person’s musical memory is often one of the last memories to fade because key brain areas linked…
As a Senior how do saturated fats affect my health? As a senior how do saturated fats affect my health? This is a question many seniors face today, with the abundance of processed food available. FACT – If you consume large amounts of saturated fat, it will elevate the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood, which raises your risk…
The Foods that Seniors Should Eat While Managing Diabetes The Foods Seniors Should Eat While Managing Diabetes. If you have diabetes, watching what you eat is crucial. While there are no foods that are completely off-limits, it’s important to choose certain foods over others to help manage your blood sugar levels. As with anyone following a healthy lifestyle, eating plenty…
19 Activities for Seniors with Dementia 19 Activities for Seniors with Dementia. It’s important to remember that those suffering from Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia are people too–they want and need companionship and purpose just like anyone else. These invigorating, interactive activities for seniors with dementia provide enjoyable, creative, and worthwhile ways to spend time with your loved…
The Different Types of Dementia There are different types of dementia, each with its own set of symptoms and causes. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which typically leads to a decline in cognitive abilities and memory loss. Vascular dementia is another type of dementia that can occur after a stroke or other type of brain injury.…