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Looking after loved ones as they age is very important, though often times, can be difficult for families. To help you navigate through these challenges, here are some articles about aging and health.
As we all know, 2020 has been a challenging year with Covid-19 circulating and limiting our ability to socialize freely. This has been hard for everyone, and it’s been especially difficult for seniors. Pets can be especially helpful during difficult, stressful, and lonely times like those we’ve experienced this year. Our relationships with our pets really can be the best medicine for the things in the life that ail us. Here’s how they help.
"It’s always kind of sad to see the summer wind down. Luckily, we have some of its most delicious to treats to savor as we say goodbye to those golden days."
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These are difficult times. The Covid-19 pandemic is frightening, and it restricts our daily activities. It’s hard to put it out of our minds. Each day ushers in updated figures; mounting numbers of Covid infections and deaths in the US and around the world. Sometimes even reading the news feels painful and stressful. How do we turn off our worry engines and find a sense of peace and serenity in a world that feels chaotic?
"You have observed that aging loved ones are no longer able to do what they used to, and now a significant change has to happen."
Visiting Angels Fort Worth discusses home health and home care.
Does you loved one suffer from memory loss? Do you need help caring for them? Take a look at how Visiting Angels Mentor can help.
Effective communication is multifaceted and complex, including for those of us that are physically and cognitively well. And even then, we have an occasional miscommunication with friends or loved ones despite our best efforts. If we break communication down to the foundation, it requires these skills.
Staying hydrated is vital for seniors but drinking all that water everyday can be difficult. Consider these tips to make it a bit more manageable.
Visiting Angels Jenkintown discusses four components of wellness that seniors tend to overlook.
The experienced caregivers of Visiting Angels Foley/Gulf Shores support our senior clients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by assisting with daily activities in the comfort of home. Here are three adaptive strategies our caregivers facilitate while working with clients with rheumatoid arthritis.
"Life requires energy, purpose and a plan. This is especially important during these hard times when our usual energy sources like church, the community center, and our friends and family members’ homes are less available. These days, we have to create our own energy. This can be a challenge but with a little effort, it’s doable. Consider these tips to improve your energy level."
https://www.visitingangels.com/mobile/tips-to-improve-your-energy-level-weekly-message_5775
September is Healthy Aging Month, our annual opportunity to inventory our lifestyle choices and to consider making healthy adjustments. We don’t need to overhaul our whole routine, but identifying some elements that don’t serve us well and altering those to accommodate better habits can have a big impact. It’s what this awareness month is all about. Every little bit helps.
"It’s certainly a challenging time for many seniors. If you are a senior and are struggling during this pandemic, here are a few ways to help you endure so that you can protect your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health."
"If you are growing concerned about your parents as they age, perhaps you need to have a candid conversation with them today. Here are a few tips to guide you through the “more help” conversation so that you keep your parents’ dignity intact."
Studies have also shown that adults who consume breakfast actually consume fewer calories throughout the day. Improve your entire day with a hearty breakfast. If you don’t know where to start, here are a few breakfast options to help you jump start your day.
"Even though falls are common, they don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. With the proper precautions in place and a toolkit of strategies to prevent falling, it’s possible to live a fall-free life."
If your aging loved one has recently received a dementia diagnosis, or you’re unsure about the future of an aging loved one with memory impairment, here are a few benefits of home care for seniors with dementia.
"Here are a few tips to help seniors build and foster connections in the midst of the pandemic."
