As we get older, it can become more difficult for us to lose weight. This is because our metabolism slows down, making it harder for us to burn calories. As we age and put weight on, our body actively tries to maintain this weight. This means your body may be working against you. However, it is possible to lose weight safely in older age. Keep reading to discover our tips for losing weight over 60. Losing Weight Safely The process of losing weight when you’re over 60 will be different to how you might have approached it when you were younger. The elderly body functions …
Quick Recipes For Elderly People: Our Top 3 Dishes
We all know the importance of a balanced, nutritional diet. However, it can be difficult to make sure that your elderly loved one is getting the most nutrients out of their cooking. From mobility issues and reduced grip, to transport issues making it difficult to get to the supermarket, cooking can become quite the challenge as we get older. Of course, we all want to stay safe and independent; being able to cook for ourselves is an important part of this. That's why we've compiled a few quick recipes for older people to prepare with ease. We should encourage our elderly relatives …
Winter Health for Carers and the Elderly
It's incredibly important that at this time of year we make sure that our winter health is our top priority. The cold weather can put the elderly at risk, which in-turn places even more pressure on the NHS. Flu and Covid are more likely to affect us this time of year. Therefore, it's important to look after your health this winter. Temperatures are already plummeting to two degrees or even less in the mornings and evenings. The cold affects older people the most due to their frail bodies and various medical conditions. To avoid winter deaths where preventable, we need to understand …
Top 10 Mindfulness Techniques
When you hear the word meditation, what springs to mind? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming with your eyes shut? That is probably what pops into most minds. However, there is a type of meditation that you can practice anywhere, at any point in the day, with your eyes open and your legs uncrossed. It's called mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used to lessen feelings of stress and even improve moods in those who experience anxiety or depression. The aim of mindfulness is to be fully present in the current moment without being overwhelmed. Think 'stopping to smell the roses'. …
How To Deal With An Elderly Parent’s Difficult Behaviour
As our elderly parents age, certain conditions can cause changes in personality and behaviour. This is often just a natural part of life. However, there may be some occasions where it is necessary to step in and address your parent's behaviour. These conversations can be uncomfortable for all involved, particularly if your parent is living with a condition like dementia. Nevertheless, it's important to try and help your parent to control their difficult behaviour. Today, we'll discuss a few common examples of behavioural issues in older adults and share our top tips for talking …
How Art Supports Your Mental Health
It's important that we look after our mental health, regardless of age. Poor mental health can affect many aspects of our lives, including our physical wellbeing. Fortunately, art for mental health is an effective way to boost your mood. Creative pursuits are well-known to be calming and rewarding. There's a reason humans have been producing art for as long as we've had the ability to use tools. In fact, studies show that producing art can help to improve memory. But art has several other benefits for mental health. Here are some examples. Relieves Stress It's no secret …
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