How-to video tutorials for medical or nursing caregiving tasks While caring for an older adult at home, caregivers often have to learn medical or nursing tasks on their own. This is because most families don’t get proper training for the care that serious health conditions require. To support caregivers, AARP has created dozens of helpful caregiving how-to videos and printable resource guides,…
Chair exercises are perfect for seniors with limited mobility Seniors who can’t easily move around or are frail still benefit from regular exercise. The important thing is to find exercises they can do safely. That’s why chair exercises work so well. Seniors stay seated in a sturdy, non-slip chair while exercising. They’re ideal for people who are at high risk of falls,…
Increase home safety with a simple test that measures mobility in seniors Improving mobility and reducing fall risk in seniors is essential for staying independent for as long as possible. But how do you know how good their mobility is? There are many factors to consider in understanding someone’s fall risk. One is how well they’re able to get around – functional…
Caregiver stress can cause restless nights. You may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or having good quality sleep. To get a good night’s rest, Alisa Paliano from Nestmaven.com recommends 5 relaxing guided meditations for deep sleep. Place your mobile device or laptop on your bedside table (ideally with a sleep timer set) and let the soothing sounds calm your racing mind…
Arthritis pain affects half of all seniors Living with arthritis aches and pains significantly decreases an older adult’s quality of life and can contribute to serious health conditions like obesity and major depression. It can also make them extra cranky and not want to engage in activities they used to enjoy. Arthritis affects nearly 50% of American adults aged 65 years or…
Prevent falls with simple home exercises As people age, they typically lose balance, strength, and flexibility. This increases the risk of falling. That’s why it’s important for older adults to regularly do exercises that focus on improving these functional areas. We found three helpful short videos from Eldergym with simple at-home balance exercises that help seniors reduce their risk of falling. Prevent…
Balance exercises for seniors preserve independence Balance training is essential for helping older adults reduce their fall risk. This is important because falls are a leading cause of loss of independence or the need to move to assisted living. We found a free 12 minute video that helps seniors improve their balance with 2 useful balance exercises for seniors to do at…
Stroke survivors can re-learn to dress independently After a stroke, seniors need to re-learn everyday tasks like dressing themselves. Dressing after stroke will likely be a major challenge at first, but there are techniques that make it easier even if one side of the body is weak. We explain why it’s important to re-learn this everyday skill and share two free videos…
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.…
Caregiving hacks make life easier for seniors and caregivers Sometimes, a clever DIY trick can make life a whole lot easier and might even do a better job than more expensive specialized products. Due to aging or illness, everyday activities can be challenging for many older adults. Simple caregiving “hacks” can make it easier for them to accomplish everyday tasks like soaping…
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