As your parents get older, the need for proper care becomes more apparent as they start to lose the ability to do the things that they did before. Sadly, the care for aging parents often suffers from the fact that their children may not know the best course of action to take. This means that both the parents and children suffer despite their good intentions because they lack the knowledge of what should be done.
As we get older, it becomes more important to watch what we eat and make efforts to get up and stay active. This is because the likelihood of getting sick or suffering other physical ailments increases with age. What are some specific actions that a senior can take to stay as healthy as possible?
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Living in a big city like New York certainly has its perks, but for seniors – especially those who are aging “in place” in their homes – urban living can pose some real challenges. Whether you’re a senior, a concerned relative or a professional caregiver, below are a few common hurdles that seniors experience and some tips on how to best tackle them.
Your home is a safe haven, and for the millions of older adults who are choosing to age in place at home as opposed to moving into a care facility, homes often need certain modifications in order to remain that way. Due to common limitations that arise as one ages – mobility issues, sight impairment, etc. – living at home can become difficult, even risky. Health problems and side effects from medications can also increase chances of injury in the home when an elderly person is already having a harder time getting around.