Caring for the elderly: Dealing with resistance
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
Health and Wellness for Seniors
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