Sometimes you come across certain situations in life where your emotions affect your decision-making. Moving your elderly parents away from home is one of them. It is normal to feel guilty by the thought of sending your loved ones to live in an assisted living facility. However, it is important to consider their needs and the care they require. As your loved ones continue to get older, their need for care increases and after a point, they may require round-the-clock attention. This can be difficult to provide at home, especially considering the many other commitments in life, which is why an ...

In India, it is quite common for seniors to live alone. In fact, in 2014 , there were nearly 15 million elderly living alone in India and a more recent survey with a sample size of 10,000 elders reported around 23.44% living alone. All this data indicates that there is good amount of our senior citizen population staying by themselves, and this can be challenging in myriad ways. To know why, read about the common risks seniors face when living alone. Malnutrition Eating well and eating right is an important part of healthy living, but this can be quite a challenge for anyone living alone. Wi...

Senior citizens or elders who suffer from dementia have a neurodegenerative disease. Among the most common is Alzheimer’s disease and this is a brain disorder that hampers several key areas of everyday living. Patients mainly have memory problems which then steadily trickle down to issues with communication and general self-care. As such, your responsibilities as a caretaker progressively increase too, as the elder or senior citizen you care for will start to become more dependent on you. For many, such a transition can be quite challenging. You may struggle to distinguish between forgetfulne...

Physical and mental activity is an important part of at-home health care for senior citizens. However, with age, the body gets weaker and is more susceptible to falls, injuries and aches. As such, many elders find it easier to live a less active, sedentary lifestyle, as it is assumed to be safer. However, being inactive can cause problems and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications. Moreover, without proper stimulation, the mind may also lose its edge and succumb to memory loss. In fact, research suggests that the brain is like a muscle and with enough exercise, el...

With age, the human body and mind tend to slow down and get progressively weaker. As a result, it is quite common to find senior citizens leading less active lifestyles under the assumption that such is the ideal way to live. However, the reality is actually the opposite—the need for an active lifestyle increases with age. An active lifestyle strengthens the body and mind, thus keeping it from weakening faster than it should. Being active also positively impacts the mood, improves the ability to make decisions, and can even help with self-image issues. In short, living a sedentary, inactive ...