Elder Care Cafe

Dieting is seldom recommended for elderly people unless they are obese or have a compulsive eating disorder. The need for the elderly to lose weight could stem from problems such as stress, which is known to cause people to overeat. It is therefore important that before putting your loved one on a diet you first [...]

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We have been very blessed lately with a series of guest posts related to elder care and aging seniors. This is another great post that should be of interest to any senior who has the desire to stay limber and active as long as possible. Feel free to click on the links in the article [...]

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As most people know, the importance of eating the correct foods and performing some sort of exercise on a daily basis are the two most important ways seniors can live a healthy lifestyle. No matter how old you are, if you are healthy physically and mentally you will enjoy independent living far into your golden years. [...]

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Most of us seniors were probably aware of a rock and roll band that came out of England in the early 1960’s – no, I’m not talking about THAT one. I’m talking about the Rolling Stones. They had a song that became pretty popular called Jumping Jack Flash. It had a catchy tune that was [...]

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Most of us realize by the time we reach our senior years that keeping resentment and unforgiveness in our heart is pretty destructive. In fact, many of us taught that to our children and grandchildren over the years as we broke up fights or listened to petty squabbles they had with their siblings or friends. [...]

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You may be able to remember that year when the last of your kids moved out.  That first year that you are empty nesters had a lot of adjustments.  But one byproduct of suddenly having the house empty for a lot of couples is what has been called the real second honeymoon.  Because parents no [...]

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The older we are the more we realize how important family relationships are to us. Unfortunately, during our adulthood we become so busy with our career and family responsibilities that we often neglect our family of origin – our brothers and sisters and others that we grew up with. As we move into our senior [...]

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The hardest words to say are often the most needed if we want to  keep in a good relationship with others and with ourselves. In The Hardest Words, Part 1, we noted that as senior citizens we have a lot of memories of the past – some good and some not so good. However, this [...]

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Sometimes the hardest words we need to say are the most difficult to express. When many of us look back over our lives we realize we have faced many difficult moments. We’ve raised our families, dealt with work issues, and most of the times have tried to be the best person we could on our [...]

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Learning how not to worry seems to be a problem for many of us. We caregivers are especially susceptible to worry as we go about our day-to-day duties. We often worry about the person we are taking care of – whether we are doing all we can to provide the care they need. We also [...]

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Well, you have decided to start an exercise program or increase your level of fitness within the program you are currently using. One of the most important things to consider now is your exercise objective as you move forward. Still keeping in touch with your primary physician, you will want to discuss your concerns and [...]

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For the next several weeks we are going to present a series of articles that address all areas of activities for seniors, how they can benefit from those activities, what activities are safe for them to perform, and much more. As you will see in this introductory article, staying active in all areas of their life [...]

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No matter how old you are, there is always a reason to follow a healthy eating plan. Now there is a live longer diet you should know about. It’s not so much about giving up your favorite foods as it is adding in foods that contribute to a long and healthy lifespan. There are foods [...]

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You have heard many times that those who exercise live longer than those who do not exercise. If you exercise, the idea that you’ll live longer is almost guaranteed. But getting out of bed for that workout isn’t as easy as you’d like it to be now that you are in your later years. Not [...]

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Over the years, you probably have heard many claims that told you how you could live a long and happy life. While many of the claims were true, most seniors know that many statements were far from the truth. However, there are three tried and true tips that can show you how to live longer [...]

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