Laugh about something everyday. Take care of yourself physically. Eat a well-balanced diet. Talk with someone every day. Let family and friends help. Give them printed material on memory disorders so they can better understand your relative. Give them a chance. Give yourself permission to have a good cry. Tears aren’t a weakness, they reduce […]
Caring for the elderly can be challenging — particularly if a loved one doesn’t want help. Understand what’s causing your loved one’s resistance and how you can encourage cooperation. One of the toughest challenges you can face when caring for the elderly is resistance to care. How do you help a loved one who doesn’t […]
Caregivers can help seniors maintain health with proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle habits. Caregivers can play a large role in helping seniors maintain their health with proper nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits. Benefits of exercise in older age Increases mental capacity Research links physical activity with slower mental decline. Exercise increases blood flow to […]
