Malnutrition is when a person’s diet does not provide enough nutrients or the right balance of nutrients needed for an ideal health. The nutrients needed in the body include carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. These nutrients give the body...
HOW TO CARE FOR SENIORS LIVING WITH AMNESIA
Amnesia is when a person has difficulty memorizing or recalling information that is stored in memory. A form of memory loss where someone is unable to recollect facts or past experiences. Seniors are mostly prone to memory issues. As we grow older, we experience...
HOW TO HELP SENIORS MANAGE STRESS
Anyone can experience stress. It's our brain and body’s way of reacting to the various stressors that we experience in life. Our daily engagements at home, work or during play can result in stress. Stress is part of life and with every new life stage comes new...
CAREGIVING SERVICES FOR SENIORS: EMERALD TOTAL CARE
We make deciding on the type of care suitable for you or your loved ones very easy. With guidance from our experienced home care specialists at Emerald Total Care; you and your loved ones are in safe hands. At Emerald Total Care, our goal is to help seniors and their...
TIPS FOR HEALTHIER SKIN FOR SENIORS
As you grow older, your skin changes. The production of collagen and elastin slows down, which causes your skin to lose some elasticity. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as chubby and smooth as it used to be. The veins and bones become more obvious...
SENIORS AND THEIR SKIN HEALTH
THE HUMAN SKIN The human skin is the outer covering of the body and anatomically, the body’s largest organ. When the skin is healthy, its layers work effectively to protect the body. But when it’s compromised, the skin’s ability to work as an effective barrier is...
HOW TO CARE FOR SENIORS LIVING WITH SARCOPENIA
Sarcopenia is a degenerative disease of the muscle usually caused by the natural consequence of aging. Sarcopenia literally means "lack of flesh". It is a common condition of muscle loss that affects adults who are over the age of 50 years old. As a person ages,...
HOW TO DEAL WITH PNEUMONIA COMPLICATIONS IN SENIORS AND ITS PREVENTION
As we age, our immune system declines. Consequently, seniors are more prone to infections like pneumonia. Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that can affect one or both lungs and can range from mild to severe. Its severity depends on age, overall health, and it...
HOW TO DEAL WITH LOSS OF APPETITE IN SENIORS
For seniors to stay strong, healthy all through their years and to improve on or recover from any medical condition, they surely need enough nutrients from the foods they eat. This is why it becomes a big problem for caregivers when their loved ones refuse to eat...
HOW TO ENSURE SAFETY IN AND AROUND A SENIOR’S HOME
For seniors who have injuries or health problems that make it easy for them to fall; moving around the home safely can be challenging for them. A number of health problems can increase their risk of falling. Such health problems include: Poor eyesight Unsteady gait...