When taking care of someone who is bedridden, one of the responsibilities is to assist them in maintaining their hygiene. Whether you are a nurse, a healthcare aide or just someone who is taking care of a loved one, learning to give bed baths is a fundamental skill and will help you keep your charge … Read more
Daily stretches can go a long way towards keeping you fit and healthy. If you cannot commit to a daily routine, stretching when feeling stiff can still help immensely. Stretching exercises for elderly are easy and hassle-free. Here we’re going to talk about various exercises suitable for older adults and seniors. But before that, we … Read more
One of the great things about tennis is that anyone can play it, no matter their age or skill level. Tennis is one of those sports where there’s always something new to work on and push yourself towards as a goal. The sport uses dynamic movements that are ideal for joint health, while running around … Read more
Electric blankets are becoming an increasingly popular home comfort these days, especially for the elderly, as they provide the user with the ability to keep themselves at a comfortable temperature as they sleep or relax. Yes, the electric blanket is certainly an amazing invention, and they only become more innovative as time goes on. With … Read more
Due to the multiple health issues that most seniors battle with, they need to take certain medications every day to remain healthy and enjoy good quality life at old age. But the problem with daily use of medications is that there is always a time when you either forget to take them or are not sure … Read more
There’s a common misconception that human sleep needs decline as we approach adulthood. On the contrary, it doesn’t. Our sleep needs don’t change as we grow older. What changes is our sleep pattern. These changes usually cause sleeping problems such as insomnia and other types of sleep disorders. How does this happen? There are multiple … Read more
As with any other part of the body, the skin loses some of its functionality over time. So, as we age our skins get drier, thinner, more fragile and less elastic due to several years of wear, exposure to UV rays from the sun, gravity, and other factors. While these skin changes that come with … Read more
When it comes to sleep, there are two categories of persons that need to get the best out of their sleep time each night: small kids and the elderly. Unfortunately, while small kids are always properly taken care of in this respect, the old and elderly are often neglected – and left to ‘manage’ whatsoever … Read more
When an elderly person has lost interest in activities they used to enjoy, or they persistently feel sad, helpless, and hopeless, they are no doubt battling with depression. This is a common problem among seniors in the United States that many people erroneously regard as an inevitable part of the aging process. It’s normal for … Read more
For people under age 50, there’s ordinarily no need to take vitamin supplements or multivitamins simply because their everyday foods would ideally provide those nutrients. After all, vitamins are needed by the body in only little amounts. But for people age 50 and above, it’s a different story. Hormonal changes that accompany the aging process … Read more