Living with Dementia
Being diagnosed with dementia or other similar diseases is not an easy pill to swallow. A lot of people that receive this news from their doctor have feelings of hopelessness and feel highly overwhelmed. Laura Gitlin and Nancy Hodgson speak about how to live with dementia and how to take care of yourself in their new book “Better Living With Dementia.”
“There is no cure for Alzheimer’s but there are many things that can be done to make life better for people with dementia and their caregivers,” says Laura Gitlin. One important key[…]
Obesity causes higher risk for Alzheimer’s
New research shows a link between obesity and Alzheimers. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health studied how if you are over the age of 50 and obese your risk for developing Alzheimer’s is high. The more pounds that were on lead to a higher risk of developing a disease.
They are still researching this concept, but one thing they know for sure is that it’s important to have a healthy lifestyle and diet. Over 5 million people in the U.S. today are living with Alzheimer’s. The burdens and worries that come with[…]
Tips on helping your aging loved one or family member
Having to be a caregiver for a loved one or a family member is a huge task and can have some heavy burdens. The topic of Long Term Care is rising more nowadays especially with younger generations who want to be prepared and protect their assets. If your parents or loved ones are in good health and are over the age of 50 the possibility for having long term care is a great idea for them to invest in.
If your parents or loved ones are slowing down in life and having troubles[…]
Earwax could cause risks in Long term care
There are currently over 2.2 million people that are receiving some type of long term care today. Seniors not only need someone to help with daily activities such as getting dressed, bathed, or help moving around but also with making sure that their health is checked on daily. A very unexpected risk is earwax. If earwax goes unrecognized for too long it can cause damage to eardrums and can even cause vertigo which can lead to falling. It also can cause hearing loss or ringing in the ears.
Earwax is a substance called[…]
Long distance Care for your loved one
According to CNN over 5 million people have to take care of a loved one from far away or in a different state. Many challenges and responsibilities come with helping a loved one from long distance. Luckily there are plenty of resources to eliminate any stress or worry that comes with being far away.
One of the best resources is technology. There are plenty of apps that elders can download to their smartphone that can help them with everyday tasks. Apps like Pillboxie or MedCoach can set up alerts and reminders on[…]
Build your health with Yoga
There are many benefits to doing yoga in your 50’s, 60’s, and even 70’s. Yoga helps reduce stress, anxiety, depression and lowers blood pressure. It can improve things such as flexibility, strength, mobility, and mindfullness.
Yoga is an exercise that combines controlled breathing, balance with poses, and relaxation. With aging muscles tend to stiffen and flexibility tends to decrease. Practicing yoga can help improve your overall health and fitness goals.
-reduces stress: with yoga you practice slow and controlled breathing that allows your bodys nervous system to slow down which allows[…]
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