Caring for the elderly can be challenging — particularly if a loved one doesn't want help. Understand what's causing your loved one's resistance and how you can encourage cooperation. One of the toughest challenges you can face when caring for the elderly is resistance to care. How do you help a loved one who doesn't want help? Understand why resistance to care might develop and strategies for fostering cooperation. What causes resistance to care? If your loved one is in need

Caregivers can help seniors maintain health with proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle habits. Caregivers can play a large role in helping seniors maintain their health with proper nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits. Benefits of exercise in older age Increases mental capacity Research links physical activity with slower mental decline. Exercise increases blood flow to all parts of the body, including our brain. Prevents disease Exercise is beneficial in pre