First, set your parents up for success. Your elderly parents are probably as stressed as you are right now. Even if they are not watching or listening to the relentless stream of bad news, they are most certainly picking up on your mood and those of others around them. They might also be concerned about your well-being — they are parents after all — and not wanting to be a burden. 

With coronavirus numbers increasing by the day, social distancing is the only way to stop the spread of the pandemic. Out of all population, senior citizens are at greater risk and need to take extra precautions. People older than 80 years with some illness have to be more careful due to weaker immunity. 

COVID19 has undoubtedly put the whole world in a disturbing situation, where everyone is scared of self-isolation and is quarantined. This infectious disease is specially dangerous for the elderly as they are more prone to getting affecting by it. And the reason behind is that they do not have a very strong immunity. And they are more likely to have other serious concerns like diabetes, blood pressure, lung disease, or even heart disease that can lower the body’s immunity. 

Older people are known to be more at risk of serious illness due to coronavirus, especially those with pre-existing conditions and those who are immune compromised. The majority of older adults do not live in residential facilities and instead are cared for by family members, therefore the coronavirus outbreak is especially worrisome for those who are living with elderly loved ones in a multigenerational home.

Older adults often lose bone density and muscle mass when they concentrate on shedding weight. This unwanted bone and muscle loss can result in mobility issues and can even increase a person's risk of injury. A recent study, which Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, is the lead on, has shown that a high-protein, low-calorie diet can help adults avoid these problems.

It takes moxie to flip an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one -- particularly for folks over 60. Most baby boomers approach retirement age unwilling to follow basic healthy lifestyle goals.

Motivated seniors can begin by following KHN's 10-step program:

Many older adults lose mobility due to conditions like stroke, severe arthritis, or injuries from falls. When that happens, activities and hobbies they used to enjoy might now be too difficult. But loss of mobility doesn’t mean the end of good times. We rounded up 9 wonderful activities for seniors with limited mobility.

You’re sure to find things that suit your older adult’s interests as well as activities that can be enjoyed with a group.

Taking care of elderly is not as easy as it sounds to be. Most individuals who need to take care of elderly people in their house are already loaded with other responsibilities. The very first step towards taking care of elderly women is to realise that she needs care as we did in our childhood. 

You have your job -- the one with a paycheck. And then you have your caregiving responsibilities -- helping someone who means the world to you.

Work can be rewarding in more ways than one. So can caregiving. But together, it’s a demanding combination. You may feel like you’ve got more on your plate than you can handle on some days.

Effective communication requires you to tailor your message to your audience. When it comes to older adults, many of us tend to treat them like children, or invalids. Here are the most common mistakes we all make, and how you can avoid them.