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How Older Adults Can Achieve More Restful Sleeps At Night
4 tips for a better night’s sleep.- Getting a good night’s sleep is often difficult for the elderly. A combination of aches and pains and the frequent need to go to the bathroom is enough to keep any older person awake for most of the night.
What can older adults do to achieve more restful sleeps at night?
Making Your Household’s Stairwells Safe For Everyone
What can you do to make your household’s stairwells safe for everyone?
-wear non-slip footwear, -eliminate clutter and objects on the stairs, -stair safety techniques, -get a stair lift
How To Create A Safe Aging In Place Situation
Aging in place is more accurately be explained as a situation in which an older adult has access to services to both health and social supports, allowing him/her to safely and independently at home for as long as possible. This week we cover 3 great ideas to assist with safely aging in place.
Which Exercises Help Seniors To Be Stronger?
Keeping active is a key way to maintain optimum health, no matter your age. This week we look at which exercises are the 3 best to help seniors keep fit.
What Are Some Best Practices For Healthy Living In Our Later Years?
As a senior, eating healthy is of paramount importance. What are some best practices for health living in our later years? This week we explore 3 ways to incorporate healthy living into our everyday practices.
3 Smart Steps For Helping An Elderly Loved One With Mobility Issues
For many caregivers, there is a concern that their caregiving tactics may not be sufficient. How do you know if you’re actually helping your loved one or making matters worse? Here are three smart steps for helping an elderly loved one with mobility issues:
How To Gently Nudge Your Elderly Loved One To Shower
Consider the fact that, due to mobility limitations, many seniors require help at bath time. This isn’t something they’re particularly fond of. The losses of both privacy and independence can cause an elderly individual to avoid the shower altogether. Here are 3 ways to encourage them to keep up the routine of a shower.
What Are The Benefits Of Installing A Stair Lift In Your Home?
Probably the most obvious reason for installing a stair lift in your home is to maximize safety. There are a couple other advantages though…
3 Steps For Bettering The Mental Health Of Seniors
It’s easy to focus on an elderly loved one’s physical health when he or she is suffering from a mobility issue. What is easy to forget, sometimes, is that an older adult is likely to experience emotional trauma due to his or her physical limitations. This week we look at 3 ways to promote the mental health of seniors.