Elder Care Alliance

• Caregiver Burnout: What Is It and How to Avoid It

  

  Caring for another person can be fulfilling and enjoyable, but you need support and coping strategies to achieve a healthy balance between your personal life and caregiving. Caregiver burnout is a problem for many adults working in the healthcare industry or providing daily assistance for a family member with a health condition. Learn what caregiver……

  August 19, 2024
• Adult Day Care – What You Need to Know

  

  The number of older adults in the U.S. is increasing steadily yearly, as is the number of services dedicated to the over-65 population. Many older adults prefer to age at home, meaning family members often coordinate care or act as primary caregivers. Adult day care can provide a respite for you and your loved one……

  August 12, 2024
• Caregiving: The Differences Between Professional and Family Care

  

  Aging is a natural process that brings joy and fulfillment, but it also raises many questions for families and their loved ones. Many older adults will need dedicated health or memory care at some point in their lives, and you or your loved ones can navigate your choices better when you’re armed with knowledge. Here’s……

  August 5, 2024
• Home Workouts for Seniors To Increase Strength, Flexibility, and Balance

  

  Exercise is important at every stage of life, but it can be challenging to maintain your fitness level as you age, especially if you’re recovering from an injury or living with a medical condition. Staying physically active and strong can increase energy, decrease illness, and improve mood, and you don’t have to join a gym…

  July 22, 2024
• Don’t Forget To Exercise Your Brain

  

  As you get older, you’ll notice more people and organizations urging you to do brain exercises to ward off memory loss and other age-related issues of the mind. How can you determine what’s effective, not just pseudo-science? While you don’t need to download specific apps or buy any equipment, here’s what you need to know……

  July 21, 2024
• Brain Food For Older Adults

  

  When you ask a nutritionist what the healthiest type of diet is, they’ll most likely tell you to “eat the rainbow.” This means choosing fruits, vegetables, grains, and fats in various deep and vibrant colors. As an older adult, this strategy can not only help fill your macro and micronutrient needs, but it can also……

  July 14, 2024
• Maintaining Brain Health

  

  As you age, it can feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up. Losing some of your hearing and muscle mass is natural and normal, as is forgetting where you put the keys. Some age-related changes are difficult to combat, but there are specific things you can do to maintain your……

  July 7, 2024
• Best Dementia Exercises for Older Adults

  

  Most people living with cognitive decline experience the symptoms and trajectory differently from one another. That’s why an individualized plan of care is critical to help your loved one live their best life while dealing with dementia.  Continue Reading Best Dementia Exercises for Older Adults

  June 25, 2024
• Benefits of Intergenerational Connections for Older Adults

  

  June 1st is Intergenerational Day, a day to reflect on connections made across the age spectrum. In today’s world, bridging the gap between young people and older adults seems harder than ever. Yet, researchers know that it’s critical for people in both groups to maintain meaningful relationships with each other. As you take some time……

  June 23, 2024
• What To Do if You Suspect Elder Abuse

  For how much people revere their elders, the tragic truth is that older adults are still vulnerable to abuse in the home and caregiving facilities. The CDC estimates that around 10% of older adults experience abuse. June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, so this is the perfect time to get up to speed……

  June 14, 2024