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Many seniors believe they can stave off heart attacks and strokes by simply taking an aspirin each day. This idea was encouraged by doctors who advised people to do this for years, but researchers are beginning to find that the initial science behind this concept might have been flawed. Before your aging loved one starts taking a daily aspirin, there are a few things you need to know. How Does…
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Walking benefits people of all ages, but it’s especially beneficial to those in their golden years. Going on frequent walks promotes physical health, and it also enhances psychological health. Here are five reasons your senior loved one should walk often. 1. Control Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, can raise the risk for heart attacks, renal disease, and strokes. While blood pressure medications such as diuretics, beta blockers, and…
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Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder that can shorten a senior’s life span, but many people live with this disease for multiple decades. As long as Parkinson’s is caught early on, seniors and their doctors should be able to come up with effective treatment plans that reduce the symptoms of this disorder and enhance their quality of life. Here’s a quick look at how this condition affects the body and some…
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Millions of older adults live with Alzheimer’s. Efforts to find medications that reduce or reverse the cognition-impairing symptoms haven’t been fruitful. However, scientists believe certain B vitamins may prove useful in slowing the debilitating disorder’s progression. About B Vitamins Vitamin B consists of several substances commonly referred to as vitamin B complex. The nutrients often taken include: • B1 (thiamine) – 2 to 10 milligrams daily • B2 (riboflavin) –…
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As seniors age, things like impaired mobility or diminished eyesight can make it unsafe to drive, which can lead to being stuck at home without the ability to easily run errands or visit friends. However, there are many transportation options to consider if you want to help your senior loved one get around more easily. Here are some budget-friendly ways seniors can get where they need to go. 1. Public…
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Cold weather is the ideal time to make a pot of healthy homemade soup for an older loved one. Many recipes contain common ingredients and don’t require much effort. A hearty soup is a complete meal filled with a wealth of much-needed nutrients. Here are a few nutritious soups to serve your senior parent. 1. Southwestern Chicken Vegetable Soup Combine diced chicken into a pot with chopped onion, bell pepper,…
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As people age, they’re often on the lookout for the warning signs of dementia. However, not every lapse in memory or temporary bout of confusion is dementia-related. Other health issues can cause many key symptoms of this disorder. The following medical conditions can mimic dementia so closely that they occasionally lead to misdiagnosis. Hypoglycemia It becomes difficult for the body to maintain stable blood glucose levels as a person ages….
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During the coldest part of winter, many seniors find they can no longer participate in favorite activities like gardening or walking around the neighborhood. Because seniors are sensitive to cold and more likely to catch illnesses, they may need to spend more time inside during winter. However, cold weather doesn’t mean seniors have to just sit inside and stare at the television all day long. These five indoor activities are…
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Changes tend to happen so slowly in the golden years that it’s easy to miss when a senior loved one may have become isolated. For most seniors, all it takes is the loss of a spouse combined with an inability to drive to discover they rarely see anyone else throughout each week. Fortunately, it’s never too late to surround your loved one with caring social support. In fact, making sure…
Read ArticleAt Centennial Home Care Assistance, we believe it’s important to inform local families about the challenges faced by the seniors living in their community. Many older adults in Centennial live alone and on a limited income. The following statistics may give you an idea of the planning you need to make for an aging loved one’s care.
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