There are a number of reasons why Alzheimer’s is one of the most destructive diseases of the aged. It causes brain cells to break down and eventually die. It takes away a person’s independence, their memories and their livelihood. As it progresses, Alzheimer’s only gets worse. It leaves no survivors. Now that we understand what Alzheimer’s is let’s talk a little bit about what it isn’t. Freedom Home Care provides a list of common myths and misconceptions below. Only Seniors Develop Alzheimer’s According to alz.org, about 5.5 million people over 65 are suffering from Alzheimer’s while roughly 200,000 people
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See How Swimming Benefits Your Health
Swimming is great exercise. In fact, it’s like an aerobic workout that everyone, including seniors, can do without damage to the joints. It exercises the entire body and cardio system, while burning about the same number of calories that you would by running. While many of us may know that swimming is a good way to workout, we may not necessarily realize just how beneficial it can be for older adults. Those of us here at Freedom Home Care decided to look up some of the advantages of swimming and provide a list of what we found below. Swimming Affects
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Keep Your Loved Ones Safe This Summer With These Tips
Summer is a time meant to be enjoyed by everyone, included older loved ones. But oftentimes, a lack of pre-planning can render seniors defenseless during heat waves and high temperatures. According to dripdrop.com, from 1999-2009, statistics showed that more than 40 percent of all-heat related deaths in America involved seniors over 65. And each year, 200 adults age 50 and older die because of high heat and humidity – many of which were preventable. So, how do your keep your older loved one safe while making sure they’re able to make the most out of the hot, summer months? Freedom
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Healthy Snacks for the Summer
As we get older, we tend to either experience changes in appetite or lose our appetite altogether. This is usually due to a number of different things like thyroid disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, mouth and throat infections, gum disease, salivary gland problems or cancer. A loss or change in appetite could also be the result of non-medical conditions such as dehydration, difficulty chewing or swallowing, loss of taste, lack of exercise or problems with meal preparation. In addition to changes in appetite, seniors’ nutritional needs can alter their diets and the way they eat, as well. That’s why it’s important
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Pioneering Exercise Program and Its Benefits
Scientists are constantly looking for ways to help enhance the lives of our nation’s elderly population. This is essential, as the number of seniors age 65 and older has reached more than 50 million as of 2016 and is on track to increase by as much as 30 million in the next three decades, according to seniorcare.com. And one of the ways researchers are doing this is by developing a ground-breaking program that fosters physical and cognitive growth in older loved ones, while catering to the capabilities of the person as an individual. UPV/EHU Ageing-On research group’s program focuses on
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Tips To Stay Safe During Fireworks Season
Young people aren’t the only ones who enjoy fireworks on the 4th of July. Every year, millions of seniors gather up their lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments to participate in a tradition that has become as American as baseball and apple pie. And whether you’re in New York on New Year’s or in Indiana on Independence Day, being a spectator at a fireworks show can pose some serious hazards without the proper precautions. So, in order to help make this a fun, safe holiday season, Freedom Home Care offers a few tips for you and your older loved one to
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Stay Safe and Beat The Heat This Summer
According to agingcare.com almost 400 people die each year from overexposure to heat – most of which are seniors. That’s why it’s important that your loved one takes extra precautions to avoid the risk of developing heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here are a few tips Freedom Home Care found that could be helpful. Know Your Body Knowing the different changes that occur in the body as we age is the first step to preventing heat-related illness or death. When the temperature in the body changes, many times its hard for some older loved ones to tell whether they’re too
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"Senior Share Houses" Roomates for Senior Citizens
With the rising costs of living, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for seniors to age-in-place. But it’s not just seniors who are finding it harder to rent or own in today’s housing market. Singles are struggling to locate affordable housing options, as well. As a result, many people are turning to shared housing as a way to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with living alone. While some older loved ones might be initially apprehensive about living with someone they don’t know, there are a number of benefits to pairing up with a person who is trustworthy and compatible. Seniors
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Swimming Tips to Stay Safe for Seniors
As a low-impact exercise, swimming is a great way to help increase strength, flexibility and endurance while eliminating some of the joint soreness that tends to happen as we age. It also helps release endorphins which aid in pain natural pain relief. Even with all of the advantages of adding swimming to your regular fitness routine, following pool safety is important for anyone at any age. It’s especially important for older loved ones. Freedom Home Care offers some tips below to not only help your senior practice safe swimming habits but stay fit and healthy in the process. Be
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Social Engagement and its Benefits for Seniors
The fear of becoming irrelevant as we get older is a very real one. But it’s often something we don’t think about until it actually happens. You might notice it with co-workers – the subtle hesitancy to ask for your input on the latest system changes, while soliciting input from someone else with “fresh ideas.” It may even hit closer to home with friends or family who once turned to you for advice, but no longer seem to take a real interest in what you have to say. We’ve also seen it here at Freedom Home Care. Loved ones
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