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6 Fun and Healthy New Year’s Snacks for seniors

Healthy New Year's snacks for seniors can include whole wheat crackers and hummus, apple slices with peanut butter, Greek yogurt and berries, and vegetable sticks with guacamole. All of these snacks are high in protein and fiber, and provide balanced nutrition. They also contain antioxidants

How to identify Influenza and Pneumonia in Seniors

Influenza and pneumonia are especially common in seniors during colder months. Some symptoms are similar to those of the common cold, and can be mistaken for the super flu. We share key signs of pneumonia and influenza, and how to prevent symptoms.

14 Best Winter Activities for Seniors

Help your elderly loved ones feel included during the holiday season with senior-friendly winter activities. Cooking with family or knitting with friends are great past times for the elderly during colder months. We share some fun holiday activities for seniors and their loved ones.

Common Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly

Seniors are at risk of developing heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmia. Older loved ones must undergo regular screening to detect cardiovascular diseases. We share some of the most common types of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly.

How to Encourage Seniors with Dementia to Eat More

Seniors with dementia may feel loss of appetite and refuse to eat. Caregivers must proceed with empathy and compassion to encourage seniors with dementia to eat more. We outline a few tips caregivers can use to make meal times easier for their elderly clients with

Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility

While seniors with mobility issues may not be able to accomplish as many tasks as they once could, they can still maintain some level of independence with the help of a caregiver. We consider some activities seniors with mobility issues can still enjoy with their

How to Help Elderly Parents Declutter their Homes

It can be hard to convince your elderly loved one to let go of their possessions. They may be deeply attached to everything in their home, yet clutter can cause accidental falls and slippage. We share a few tips to help talk to your aging

10 Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Signs of Parkinson's disease in the elderly may go undetected or unnoticed, and are often dismissed as signs of old age. Symptoms like loss of appetite, constipation, and memory loss can be confused for other disorders. We outline key signs of Parkinson's disease and emphasize

The Effects of Aging on the Digestive System

The digestive or gastrointestinal system slows down with age. Seniors may report having trouble swallowing, irritation in their gut, and may have prolonged constipation. We consider how age-related factors effect the gastrointestinal system, and best practices to offset issues in digestion.

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Caring for the Elderly Blog

6 Fun and Healthy New Year’s Snacks for seniors

Maryam Nasir

How to identify Influenza and Pneumonia in Seniors

Maryam Nasir

14 Best Winter Activities for Seniors

Maryam Nasir

Common Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly

Maryam Nasir

How to Encourage Seniors with Dementia to Eat More

Maryam Nasir

Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility

Maryam Nasir

How to Help Elderly Parents Declutter their Homes

Maryam Nasir

10 Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Maryam Nasir

The Effects of Aging on the Digestive System

Maryam Nasir

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