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What Does Malnutrition Look Like in Seniors?
Dehydration and malnutrition can be of serious concern for seniors. Chronic conditions, lack of transportation, and mobility issues are among a few of the reasons that may prevent elderly loved ones from getting the proper nutrition and hydration they need. It’s important to be aware of the risks for malnutrition for seniors and take the necessary steps to get them help.
James Has Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
As we age, our risk of coronary artery disease increases, as the arteries of aging adults have been exposed to other risk factors like hypertension or high cholesterol for an extended period of time. This is why it’s important to be aware of a senior’s predispositions, as well as try and detect the disease as early as possible to help improve quality of life and longevity for seniors.
Stuck in the Middle
The sandwich generation are facing unique challenges and considerable stress, caught in the middle of caring for young children and aging parents. These responsibilities can have a gross impact on the mental and physical health of these caregivers, and many struggle to stay balanced.
Caution: Unexpected Changes Coming for Your Aging Parents
If it’s been a while since you last saw your parents, or spent a significant amount of time with them, there may be changes you notice that are alarming to you. Some changes are a normal part of aging, but others can be indications of something more serious like dementia or other health concerns. During the holidays, it is a good idea to proactively look for warning signs or changes in your aging parents, and seek out extra help.
What to Look for When Visiting Your Elderly Parents During the Holidays
During the holidays, many people will be visiting aging parents or relatives. This is a perfect opportunity to notice changes in their mental, physical and cognitive health, ensure they’re able to move comfortably and safely in their home, and have important conversations about the future.
Burn Out
Caregiver burnout can manifest in many different ways. The emotional and physical demands that accompany caregiving can strain even the strongest person, and it’s important to take advantage of the tools available to help when providing care for your aging loved ones.
Tips to Stay Healthy This Fall
As the seasons change, the transition to the colder months can be a challenge to stay healthy. As the season of cold and flu looms ahead, coupled with COVID-19, it can be difficult for seniors to ward off illness. Taking proactive steps can help keep seniors stay protected this fall.
Music Helps Face Memory and Cognitive Challenges
Music, whether played or simply listened to, can help stimulate seniors by evoking powerful memories or emotions for the aging adult. For seniors with memory issues or dementia, music has the ability to bring back memories, and can help improve cognitive function and slow age-related decline.
Legal Issues Affecting Seniors
As you or your loved ones age, it’s necessary to make plans for the future to ensure that your wants and needs are met. As everyone’s needs are different, working with trusted professionals who have experience in aging and it’s associated concerns to help you organize these plans for your future.
Common Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia is not a disease, but the general term for a loss of cognitive functioning, such as memory, problem-solving, and language, to the extent that it becomes a hinderance to daily life. Since dementia is a progressive condition, the severity of its symptoms often start small and increase over time. Everyone will experience different symptoms as a result of dementia, however there are some signs and symptoms that are common. If you recognize any of these symptoms in your aging loved one, it’s important to get them help.
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