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 ...

Living with a degenerative mental disease is quite a challenge for the afflicted, but its effects are also felt by those around them. This is especially the case for close family or a spouse who transitions into being the primary caretaker for a senior with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease, and many other forms of dementia, change more than just the emotional dynamic, leaving many overwhelmed. In many cases, the problem arises due to the added responsibility that comes with dementia care. For a spouse, the shift in intimacy alone can pose problems, especially when it comes to communication. Howe...

When living with and caring for elderly family members, your priority should be to maximise safety. While you can read about the ways to help seniors prevent falls, an effective way to put safety first is to introduce the element of predictability into everyday living. Here, routine plays a key role. The logic is that if you can predict an elder’s movements throughout the day, you can avoid potential accidents or mishaps. In addition to that, daily routines also work beneficially for senior citizens with dementia. Those with a progressive, degenerative dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease ben...

Old age, often considered the dessert of life, is a delicate time that demands significant amounts of personalised care. This is mainly because senior citizens grow physically weaker and more prone to injury as they age, and inconveniences can have a significant impact on their mental wellbeing. In fact, anxiety isn’t uncommon in adults above the age of 60 and there is research that supports that at least 4% of older adults are affected by anxiety. What’s more, in the elderly, anxiety usually manifests through physical symptoms, meaning that there may be a lot of unreported cases too. To deal...