The Caregiving Benefits of Humor and Laughter
Creative Caregivers2021-10-04T09:00:52-04:00When caregiving for an elderly loved one, here’s why putting a little humor back in their life is so important for their continued health and wellbeing.
How to Help Seniors Make it Through Allergy Season
Creative Caregivers2021-03-15T09:01:15-04:00For aging-in-place seniors who live in cold-weather states, spring’s arrival is a welcomed breath of fresh air. But when seasonal allergies are a problem, nature’s colorful blooming flowers and budding trees can also be a source of frustration and discomfort.
Why a Senior’s Nutrition Shouldn’t Be Left to Chance
Creative Caregivers2021-03-01T08:01:04-05:00March is National Nutrition Month, which means it’s a great time to start energizing your senior’s nutritional health. Here are some great ways to do so:
5 Ways to Help Seniors Feel Less Alone
Creative Caregivers2021-01-04T08:01:24-05:00Nobody likes to feel alone, but for seniors aged 65-and-over, loneliness can be a constant companion. Chronic health conditions, lack of transportation and poor mobility can all leave seniors feeling lonely, depressed and unappreciated. If those negative feelings persist, they can cause serious health problems that eventually threaten an elderly person’s independence.
4 Fun Activities to Encourage a Senior to Get Outdoors
Creative Caregivers2020-11-16T08:00:51-05:00If you’re caring for an aging in place loved one, coming up with some fun activities to get them outside the house can be challenging. If this sounds all too familiar, here are 4 great ways to convince your loved one to head outdoors.
Nutritious Meal Tips for Seniors with a Loss of Appetite
Creative Caregivers2020-08-17T09:00:39-04:00As a person ages, it’s not uncommon for them to start losing their appetite for one reason or another. But when that senior lives alone, a loss of appetite can cause rapid weight loss that quickly places their freedom and independence at risk. If you’re currently caring for an aging in place elderly loved one who’s not interested in eating due to a loss of appetite, try these taste bud-tantalizing meal ideas.
5 Tips to Combat Depression in Seniors
Creative Caregivers2020-03-02T08:00:43-05:00Depression is quite common in seniors and if allowed to persist the physical and emotional toll upon their lives can be devastating. On the positive side, because depression isn’t a normal part of the aging process itself it is a very treatable condition.
The Importance of Keeping Seniors Socially Active
Creative Caregivers2020-02-17T08:01:09-05:00If you’re currently looking after an aging in place loved one, knowing how to keep seniors socially active may not be one of your caregiving priorities. But countless studies have shown that it’s vitally important to do so to ensure that your loved one enjoys a better quality of life.
Why Is a Good Exercise Routine So Important for Seniors?
Creative Caregivers2019-11-14T17:59:32-05:00Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise benefits people of all ages, including those 65-and-over. Sadly, millions of aging in place elderly Americans don’t exercise like they should, which eventually has a negative effect on their health and wellbeing. On the other hand, seniors who follow a good exercise routine typically enjoy longer, healthier and happier lives.
The Positive Impact of Social Media on Seniors
Creative Caregivers2019-08-15T18:24:08-04:00If you’re serving as a caregiver for a homebound senior, showing them how to more effectively use social media is one way to ensure a higher quality-of-life. In fact, sociologists have studied the positive impact of social media on seniors, and here’s what they found.