Elderly often experience sleep problems and my Dad was no exception. After his stroke, I needed to find ways for him to rest better for both him and me. Sleep is critical for both mental and physical health.How To Improve Sleep For SeniorsAging brings a mixed bag of...
Dad’s knee pain and shoulder join pain were both attributed to osteoarthritis. They differed from my sister’s rheumatoid arthritis. Different forms, but both painful.Natural Remedies For Arthritis And Joint PainArthritis affects a lot of older folks, and...
Although my Dad had a stroke, it mostly affected his body, not his mind. And to keep his very intelligent mind sharp, we encouraged him to use some mental exercises each day. It wasn’t difficult and most seemed more fun than challenging. Mental Exercises Keeping...
When my Dad developed pain in his knees and shoulders, it was time to find a solution. I knew that keeping him active was important!Managing Chronic Pain In The Eldery: Treatment And Support OptionsChronic pain in older folks often feels like an unwelcome guest that...
Our family worked together to keep my parents happy throughout the years. After Mom died in a tragic car accident, it became even more essential. We kept in very close contact with Dad daily and when I could not visit, he and I would have long chats on the phone. We...
My Mom and Dad both kept very active. At 71, Mom was still bowling 5 days a week until the tragic car accident that took her life. Dad was still working and helping us with the farm, too, until his stroke set him back. How Regular Exercise For Seniors Benefits Mental...
My Mom loved the computer tech. She dove into it like it was the latest chocolate craze. Dad? Not so much! In fact, when he needed information from the internet, Dad would ask me to look it up. Now my father was a very intelligent man. His teachers advised him to go...
How To Implement A Balanced Diet For Aging ParentsWhen I began caring for my Dad after his stroke, I soon realized that his diet needed to be of top priority. Dad would eat whatever I cooked. But I knew from my own nutrition studies that he needed a well-balanced diet...
My Dad had never had to take any medications before he had a stroke. Always active and healthy, he only needed the occasional aspirin once or twice a year. But when he began to need some medications, I was glad that he allowed me to take over management of them. It...
My Grandmother had arthritis and so did my Mother. But I never noticed anything like that with my Dad until he had a stroke and I took over his care. It turns out he had arthritis in his knees but had never mentioned it. While caring for him, I did a lot of research...
