Archive for February 2019
Sleeping Badly? These Tips Can Help
When you’re not sleeping well you’re more likely to be irritable and everything seems to take longer than it should in order to get it done. Improving your sleep can improve more than you think about your entire caregiving experience. Create a Space that’s Just for Sleep. You might find that you’re multitasking in your…
Read MoreFive Tips to Help Stimulate Your Senior’s Appetite
Without much of an appetite, your senior isn’t getting nutrients that she needs badly in order to keep herself going. She might start to lose weight or even become malnourished. If you can stimulate her appetite, that can help immensely in getting her to eat more. Try Some New Spices. There are a whole lot…
Read MoreHAPPY VALENTINES DAY
Valentines Day, also called Saint Valentines Day is celebrated annually every February 14th. The day of romance is named for a Christian martyr and dates to the 5th century but has origins in the roman holiday Lupercalia. Originating as a western Christian feast day honoring early saints named Valentinus. Valentine’s day evolved into a day…
Read MoreDo You Suspect Hearing Loss in Your Elderly Relative?
Most people never think much about their hearing until something happens to it. That includes aging adults dealing with hearing loss. As one of the more common conditions in old age, elderly adults have a lot of treatment options once the condition is diagnosed. However, too many seniors delay seeing a doctor about their hearing…
Read MoreFive Senior Skin Care Tips for Cold Weather
Winter weather gives your senior’s skin a tough time. These ideas can help you to keep her skin soft and smooth without overwhelming it with heavy lotions she might not need. Consider a Humidifier. Winter skin is often dry and irritated, so you have to add moisture back to it. One reason for this, besides…
Read MoreFEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 4 people die of heart disease per year. Heart disease can be prevented by making healthy choices, managing health conditions, and living heart healthy lives. American Heart Month can make a difference by raising awareness about heart disease and encourage people…
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