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How to Create High Calorie Meals for Seniors

Some seniors just don’t eat enough calories throughout the day to maintain a healthy weight. Boosting calorie intake doesn’t have to mean that seniors completely change their diets, though. Personal care at home can help seniors incorporate simple, gentle changes that make meals nutritious, delicious, and provide the calories seniors need. Add Extras to Favorite...

Six Ways to Help a Senior with High Blood Pressure to Stay Healthy

High blood pressure that is uncontrolled can very quickly become heart disease, a stroke, or worse. It’s vital that your elderly family member takes her high blood pressure seriously. Stick with Her Doctor’s Recommendations Your senior’s doctor likely gave her a plan when she was first diagnosed with high blood pressure. Following that plan as...

Ten Ways to Make Your Role as a Family Caregiver Easier

Family caregivers often feel stuck in their roles. They didn’t necessarily sign up to help their parents, but they feel obligated. What can you do to make your role easier when you’re a family caregiver? Become Organized Organize your daily, weekly, and monthly routines. If your parents have medications, they take each day, that goes...

How to Help Seniors with Alzheimers Disease Eat Well

Part of staying well is a nutritious diet. This is even more important for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. Check out our tips for helping your older adult eat well! Choosing Food Choose foods the person enjoys. Make sure their diet includes a lot of fresh produce and choose organic when possible....