Falls are a serious concern for older adults, but the good news is that simple at-home exercises can significantly improve balance and stability. Maintaining strength and coordination becomes crucial as we age to prevent dangerous falls and stay independent. These six easy exercises require no special equipment and can be done in the comfort of your living room. By incorporating just 10-15…
This past year, families across the globe have been forced to quickly adapt to new routines. In the United States, 19% of those families include an unpaid family caregiver looking after an older adult with specialized needs. As a dementia care professional, I’ve heard countless stories from family caregivers of how the pandemic has disrupted their ability to keep their loved ones…
Rehab helps stroke survivors regain abilities Rehabilitation and physical therapy help stroke survivors relearn skills that are lost when parts of their brain are damaged. Rehab also teaches new ways of doing things to compensate for disabilities or create new brain pathways for that skill. For example, learning to coordinate leg muscles to walk or learning to dress with only one arm.…
If your senior needs to have surgery, you’ll want to do everything you can to help them recover. For practical tips on helping older adults make a speedy and comfortable recovery, we asked our friends at Seniorly for advice. According to a report by American Geriatrics, “America’s elderly undergo 20% of all surgical procedures” during their retirement years. Common surgeries for…
