Noticing Care Needs During the Holidays? Take These 5 Steps.

December 13, 2023 by careforstage

Mother talking in the dinner table on christmas at home

Returning home for the holidays can be a joyous occasion, but it can also bring to light changes in the health and well-being of our aging loved ones. If you’ve recently visited your parents and are noticing care needs during the holidays, such as Mom is becoming increasingly forgetful or Dad is not moving as well as he did last year, you’re not alone. Many adult children experience a holiday reality check – a time when family visits reveal a need for care that may have been overlooked throughout the year.

The Surprising Link Between Nutrition and Dementia

September 26, 2023 by careforstage

An outline of a brain is filled with colorful, healthy foods, indicating the link between nutrition and dementia.

In our last blog post, we featured some age-related problems that prevent seniors from following a healthy diet, yet could there also be a link between poor nutrition and dementia? Malnutrition in older individuals is far more common than you may think. The National Resource on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging notes that 35% – 50% of the seniors living in long-term care centers are experiencing nutritional deficiencies, and as many as 65% of older adults in the hospital may be malnourished as well.

The Leading Senior Nutrition Problems and How to Help

September 12, 2023 by careforstage

An older woman and her caregiver are at the grocery store, shopping for the right kinds of foods to overcome the leading senior nutrition problems.

Most of us eagerly anticipate a delicious meal – the comforting tastes and scents, the satisfying sensation of a full stomach. For some older individuals, though, a host of health concerns can prevent their enjoyment of meals or even their ability to shop for nutritious foods, which can lead to dietary deficiency in many instances. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has some solutions to some of the most leading senior nutrition problems, including:

5 Steps to Better Management of Kidney Disease

May 13, 2023March 22, 2023 by careforstage

Hiccupping. Itching. Changes in appetite and sleep. These are just some of the seemingly innocuous red flags that might perhaps suggest kidney disease. And with as many as 20 million people in the United States alone managing the disease, plus many more who have not yet been diagnosed, it’s crucial that individuals experiencing these symptoms bring them to the attention of the health care provider.

The Best and Worst Foods for Kidney Disease

May 13, 2023March 8, 2023 by careforstage

As they say, we are what we eat, and for people with kidney disease, it is vital that an effective dietary plan is followed to cut down on symptoms like an upset stomach, swelling, pain, and more. In addition, following a kidney-healthy diet might even slow down the development of the disease. If you are providing care for a loved one with kidney concerns, it is important to know the best and worst foods for kidney disease, such as:

Helpful Tips for Managing Aging Skin Care Issues

September 21, 2022July 12, 2022 by careforstage

It isn’t a facet of senior personal care that is as commonly discussed as other tasks, but is essential to keeping older adults healthy nonetheless. Aging skin care issues can cause a variety of difficulties for seniors, including discomfort, bruising, dryness, itching, and more.

An Overview of Dietary Guidelines for Seniors and Why This Is Important

September 21, 2022February 27, 2020 by careforstage

It’s clearly no secret that a healthy diet is essential for a healthy body. What many people misunderstand, however, is that the nutritional needs for adults adjust as we age. Nutritional professionals at Tufts University have introduced the MyPlate system, which is a more advanced version of the former food pyramid, providing up-to-date dietary guidelines for seniors in particular.

Have Nutrition Concerns for Aging Parents? This Simple Evaluation Is a Good Place to Start

September 21, 2022February 11, 2020 by careforstage

A mother’s love for her children has no limitations. And above all else, parents of all ages wish to safeguard their children from concerns, which in some cases may mean masking their own worries. In addition to that, when family members are separated by distance, it can be difficult to really know for certain how healthy older parents are.