Unfortunately, older adults often experience feelings of sadness due to various factors like the loss of companionship, loneliness, isolation, changes in their living situation, and deterioration in their physical and mental health. Cultivating happiness and contentment can significantly improve their overall well-being.
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I was contacted by a concerned child that their parent was having an extremely difficult weekend at their care facility. Fortunately, I was scheduled to see them Monday morning. When I arrived, although extremely happy to see me, I could tell that she was “off.” After a brief discussion, we scrapped our previously scheduled plans, and I tried something new for both of us…music and a hand massage.
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AirTags are a small, disc-shaped device that helps you locate and track items such as keys or wallets using the Find My app on your Apple devices. It uses Bluetooth technology to connect your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to see the item’s location on a map and play a sound to help you find it. People with dementia may misplace or forget the location of important belongings, and AirTags can assist in finding these items. Attaching an AirTag to commonly misplaced items can help caregivers or family members track the item’s last known location.
It may not always be evident that a loved one struggles to get dressed. However, with reduced mobility, arthritis or cognitive issues, daily dressing in traditional clothing can become a source of frustration. There may be problems with buttons, shoelaces or the inability to get a good grip on a tiny pants zipper.
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Adaptive clothing is designed around the needs and abilities of people with varying degrees of disability. It could be due to age, a temporary issue or a permanent physical disability.
It may not always be evident that a loved one struggles to get dressed. However, with reduced mobility, arthritis or cognitive issues, daily dressing in traditional clothing can become a source of frustration. There may be problems with buttons, shoelaces or the inability to get a good grip on a tiny pants zipper.
While increasing our lifespan is a significant achievement, it is equally important to focus on improving our healthspan, which enables us to enjoy a higher quality of life in our later years. To enhance our healthspan, we can take proactive steps such as maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet, staying physically active, managing stress, getting regular check-ups, and avoiding harmful habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Additionally, incorporating mental and social well-being into our lives, fostering strong social connections, and engaging in lifelong learning can contribute to a fulfilling and healthy later life.
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Whether it’s noticing food that should be refrigerated has been left out for days or the fact that they are wearing the same dirty clothes day after day, there can be specific indicators that an aging parent needs help. No one likes to lose their autonomy, so care needs to be taken with these conversations. The following is a list of signs that our loved one struggles to maintain independence.
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