Home Care Daily

You would be surprised by how much and diversified the options can be. Your aging parents who need to have senior care are no different than we are. They have various interests that can generally be modified to their new level of abilities.

Raised-bed gardening.

Planters are raised to a height so that someone in a wheelchair can easily reach them. This can provide easy outdoor activities all Spring, Summer, and Fall, even for the elderly who require senior care.

Local Trips

Most malls, fairgrounds, farmers’ markets and other places now have wheelchairs or scooters you can rent for the day if necessary.

Local State Park with a Lake

Fish from a handicap ramp or pier. Eat hot dogs and hamburgers cooked on a grill.

Call ahead and talk to the park employees. They can tell you where the wheelchair accessible area of the park is. Reserve it in advance.

Easy Projects

You can find tons of easy crafts for seniors for the aging parent who is creative. There are websites everywhere that give directions for crafts that older seniors can do.

Those who have a difficult time holding things with their hands might do best with crafts that use large pieces or where painting is the main activity.

What about the Wii?

You may have heard your own children or grandchildren talking about the new game called Wii. This is a device that mimics a sport, such as bowling, tennis, etc., without actually using the sport’s equipment. They’re fun and good for keeping fit in any age.

Have a Singer in the Family?

Many towns have senior clubs, senior centers and gatherings…some of them include senior groups who get together just to sing!

Summary

Even though your aging parents may need senior care, keeping them active physically and mentally is really important for quality of life. Anyone in the home who is providing senior care on a regular basis can easily incorporate a few of these activities into their weekly schedule.

What kinds of activities can you think of that are appropriate for aging adults who are requiring senior care?

Regards,

Valerie VanBooven RN BSN

Owner/ Managing Partner

LTC Expert Publications
Phone: 888-404-1513
Email: valerie@ltcep.com

What are some of the routine medical tests for seniors? The guidelines below follow the recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are based on extensive clinical data.

This list is not intended to all inclusive and your doctor should be consulted about the various screenings that pertain to you and any health condition you may have.

Influenza vaccination for the elderly is recommended each year. Annual vaccinations are necessary because the virus changes each year.

Pneumonia can be a serious condition and can even lead to death. Did you know there are more than 80 different pneumonia bacteria? Twenty-three are covered by the current vaccination. The vaccine stimulates the body’s normal immune system, thereby producing antibodies that fight the pneumonia bacteria. This vaccine does not protect you from pneumonia caused by microbes other than pneumoccous bacteria.

Colon cancer screenings are recommended for those 50 and older. Those in a high-risk group who have had family members with colon cancer need to start earlier.

Friday is Go Red for Women day. Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power women have to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. The event is designed to raise awareness that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Women are encouraged to talk to their doctor about their family health history to determine appropriate medical tests and strategies for managing risks.

Mammogram recommendations have changed. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends mammograms for women 50 to 74 every other year. It says women and their doctors should discuss the benefits and risks of mammograms beginning at age 40. The findings don’t apply to high-risk patients, such as those with a family history of breast cancer.

Prostate cancer screenings can be done with an annual rectal exam and a prostate-sensitive antigen blood test. This screening is recommended for men 50 and older.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and there are more than 1 million new cases each year. From the very least to the most dangerous they are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma first stage called actinic keratosis and melanoma. Those who have had long-term exposure to the sun should be checked annually by a dermatologist.

Osteoporosis is a disease where your bones become less dense, increasing the possibility of bone fractures. Osteoporosis or low bone mass affects an estimated 44 million Americans, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Women are four times likely to develop this disease than men. Postmenopausal women should have a bone density test and follow up at intervals according to their doctor’s recommendation.

Blood testing can reveal conditions including diabetes, liver disease, cholesterol and thyroid issues, just to name a few. Your doctor will start by following general maintenance guidelines as well as creating an individualized plan based on your family medical history.

No one wants to get bad news, but avoiding medical tests doesn’t mean problems will go away. In fact, delaying testing only serves to delay treatment. Early detection and early treatment are your best defenses in effectively managing a health condition.

Regards,

Valerie VanBooven RN BSN

Owner/ Managing Partner

LTC Expert Publications
Phone: 888-404-1513
Email: valerie@ltcep.com

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