In this day and age, you’d be hard-pushed to find someone who doesn’t know the healthbenefits of getting enough exercise. Exercise for elderly with limited mobility can actually help to increase their mobility functions and improve mental health. It seems that every time we switch on the TV, scroll through our social media feeds or…
‘Self-care’ has become somewhat of a buzz-term in recent years, and for the Tik-Tok andInstagram generation no explanation is needed. The internet is awash with hints, tricks andtips for taking time for ourselves and looking after our physical, mental, emotional, andspiritual health. However, the term ‘self-care’ was pretty much unheard of before 2016, andalmost exclusively…
The idea that our elderly loved ones can live out their twilight years in the home that they love, while having all of their needs taken care of, is a wonderful one. Care at home means no need to worry about them being in an unfamiliar environment, or spending days or even longer without having…
Dehydration; when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, is an often overlooked health risk in older people. We all know the importance of drinking enough water in order to help the body get rid of waste, to regulate our temperature, and to lubricate our joints. It also helps to keep us alert,…
For those who are caring for an elderly loved one who is living with cognitive issues, the fear that they might wander can weigh heavy. What if they get lost, or involved in an accident? What if they become confused about their surroundings and become scared or upset? Wandering is a risk that is associated…
It’s normal to experience changes to our sleeping patterns as we age. Becoming tired earlier in the day, waking earlier, and sleeping less deeply, are all common phenomena when we get older. However, sleep is important to our physical and emotional health – whatever our age, and what isn’t normal are symptoms of insomnia and…
As your elderly parents get older, it’s only natural that you’re going to start thinking about where they might live if they become too frail, or perhaps ill, to look after themselves. But don’t panic. There are plenty of options available, and we’ll help you learn more about these options in this article. Residential care…
The recent hot spell has been a welcome change for most of us after weeks of rain and dull weather, and for the elderly, feeling the sun on their skin and being able to enjoy some time outside has surely been wonderful! However, it is important (for all of us), but for older people especially,…
Our eyes are not immune to the ageing process, and our eyesight can change dramatically over time. Eyes muscles begin to weaken from around the age of 45, and although glasses or contact lenses can help, many people aren’t aware of the ways that they can look after their eyes as they get older –…
When someone we love is diagnosed with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s, it’s devastating for several reasons. Not least of course because we know that there’s no cure for this progressive disease and that we’ll have to deal with losing parts of the mind and personality of the person we love while they’re…
