4.8 / 5 ( 12 votes ) Senior obesity is a real risk factor for poor health and loss of autonomy. Difficult to fight, overweight can nevertheless be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet, associated with an adapted physical activity are thus the keys to aging well. Obesity in Seniors and the…
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Thinking of Caring for a Senior at Home? Things to Consider
5 / 5 ( 14 votes ) There is no miracle solution to deal with the loss of autonomy of an elderly person. Many factors must be taken into account and weigh in the balance. How then to take care of a senior at home? What should be taken into account when a senior needs…
Preparing to Take Care of an Elderly Loved One at Home
5 / 5 ( 9 votes ) It is true that at present it is possible to entrust elderly relatives to reception establishments. However, despite the fact that these various establishments have the necessary infrastructure, the required facilities and competent staff, a large number of families still wish to keep their elderly and dependent relatives…
How to Spend More Quality Time With Elderly Parents
4.8 / 5 ( 27 votes ) As we get matured, we recognize that our parents need our attention and care more than ever before. So let go of all of the things that happen in your teenage years when everything your parents did seemed to frustrate you, and you couldn’t wait to finish your…
6 Tips to Bathing Elderly Persons, Parents and Patients
4.9 / 5 ( 14 votes ) Regardless of age, hygiene would remain the most important for any person. Older people however are of the utmost importance, given that we need to give them more attention and care. Without hygiene, they are more prone to diseases and health issues. That being said, caretakers or caregivers,…
3 Important Things the Elderly Need the Most
5 / 5 ( 7 votes ) <By Aston Cassidy> As people age, they tend to have a difficult time doing the things that they once did. Many of us may take for granted the things we do in life that the elderly cannot do. Many elderly people have trouble coping with their loss of…
Considerations When Taking Care of An Elderly Patient
Although elderly patients are best looked after by a regular nurse, there are special care requirements which the first time caregiver must meet if they want to take care of a particular patient on their own. Although it is impossible for the caregivers to get on top of everything and do all the work that…
Family Criticizing me Despite All I do to Care for Dad
5 / 5 ( 3 votes ) The useless family members stopped by this Saturday and let us know that the bathroom is “disgusting” and that Dad’s pillow is yucky – Well never mind the fact that he is clean, dressed, fed and skin is in great shape despite him being incontinent, never mind thanking…