Although mental health is an essential issue for people of all ages, aging adults are at more risk due to the natural aging process. Many people do their best to take care of their aging parents’ physical needs, but few are well-equipped to take care of the mental aspect. With the elderly being at a high risk of mental harm, knowing how to take care of their mental well-being is very important. You need to know what to look out for and how best to manage any mental health challenges that may arise. So if you’re wondering how you can best … [Read more...] about Practical Ways To Maintain The Mental Health Of Your Elderly Parents
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Improve Access to Your Home
Staying independent when you have limited mobility is difficult. It is even more difficult if you face a steep flight of stairs to get to your home. Without the right support and accessories, many individuals find themselves housebound. A stairs chair lift could dramatically change this for a wide range of individuals. When you suffer from reduced mobility or pain when moving, an exterior steep flight of stairs can be a daunting proposition. The difficulties only increase during wet and cold weather, when the risk of slipping and falling … [Read more...] about Improve Access to Your Home
7 Common Health Problems To Look Out For As You Get Older
Many health problems can be attributed to poor lifestyle choices, but there are some health problems that occur naturally with age. Spotting the signs early can often help when treating them. Here are just a few common health problems that occur as we get older. Vision Loss As a blogger, my vision is vital. I'm quite sure if I did lose my eyesight, I would (eventually) find a way to still create. I spend hours behind the screen of my computer. I've worn glasses since my mid-20s, but I have noticed that as I've gotten older, the drugstore … [Read more...] about 7 Common Health Problems To Look Out For As You Get Older
Living at Home for as Long as Possible
As we age, we all require a little more care but that doesn’t mean that you should feel obliged to move your parents into a care home the second they need a bit of help. For many people, staying at home for as long as possible is really important. Having familiar surroundings brings comfort and allows elderly people to hold on to their independence that little bit longer. But staying at home can be tough. It is very likely that you will have to take on a lot of the work necessary to keep their household going as well as your own and when … [Read more...] about Living at Home for as Long as Possible
Aged Care Storytelling: A Push for Positivity and Understanding
Our senior years should be a time where we continue to learn, socialize and enjoy the same pleasures which we have loved throughout our lives. As we grow older, our minds are still curious and our tastes, hobbies and interest remain unchanged. We also still need companionship and stimulation to feel secure and fulfilled. Because of this, care programs should be focused on people's potential! For many older individuals, the perception of aged care compared to the reality can be greatly skewed. Often, their primary concerns surround the loss of … [Read more...] about Aged Care Storytelling: A Push for Positivity and Understanding
Don’t Care For Your Parents At Home Unless…
When your parents begin to grow older, there is a time when, unfortunately, your worst fears become real: They lose the ability to lead a safe and independent lifestyle. Whether it’s the result of reduced mobility or of transformed cognitive abilities – such as the result of suffering from mild dementia – you know that you can’t let your parents live alone anymore. For a lot of families, the best decision is to invite aging relatives to move in so that they don’t have to be on their own. However, becoming a caregiver for your parents can only … [Read more...] about Don’t Care For Your Parents At Home Unless…
Dealing With The Worst: When An Older Family Member Gets A Terminal Diagnosis
When you are told an older member of your family has a terminal illness, it’s incredibly difficult to know how to react. You will likely experience a maelstrom of different emotions, and it’s important to remember that each feeling is completely valid. You will likely feel absolutely heartbroken, even if your loved one had been in failing health and bad news had been expected. You may also feel shocked; concerned, worried, rattled and — perhaps above all else — confused. If you have found yourself trying to cope with a terminal diagnosis for … [Read more...] about Dealing With The Worst: When An Older Family Member Gets A Terminal Diagnosis
How To Prepare For Your Elderly Relatives Golden Years
One of the indisputable facts of life is that we always get older. Before we know it, we are aging more rapidly than we might think. This means turning our attention to take all necessary means to make life as easy for ourselves as possible in our golden years. This could mean pre-emptively taking care of a relative or our parents. When their work is done from a long and satisfying career and they have nothing but retirement funds to take care of and look forward to, it can be a freeing, relaxing and reflective time. An elderly person is not a … [Read more...] about How To Prepare For Your Elderly Relatives Golden Years
