Try: Use light weights and resistance bands to strengthen the body to avoid muscle failure and loss of mobility this strength helps seniors maintain their activities of daily living

Materials: Light weights resistance bands

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance

Information: n/a

References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs weak arms

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try light lifting with 8lb weights or less

Materials: 8 pound weight or less

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance

Information: n/a

References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs weak arms

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Plan the day so that simpler activities are accomplished in the late afternoon or early evening

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: guide to living with dementia by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Fatigue tired sad evening late afternoon sundowning

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Keep a variety of quieter tasks available turn on additional lights as the afternoon progresses into evening

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: guide to living with dementia by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Fatigue tired sad evening late afternoon sundowning

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Keep a temperature gauge in the bathtub

Materials: Temperature gauge

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Touch, So-So Touch, Poor Touch

Information: n/a

References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Bath tub hot and cold burns touch temperature

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Mix a paste of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 5 or 6 crushed aspirin tablets apply the paste directly to callus wrap foot in a plastic bag keep foot under wraps for ten minutes allowing the acidity to soften the callus then give callus a rub with a pumice stone

Materials: Lemon juice asprin plastic bag pumice stone

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: 15 home remedies for calluses and corns by consumer guide available at www health howstuffworks com

Keywords: Corn callus feet skin foot walking running jogging exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Remove clutter throw it away if necessary but check with cr first make sure there is enough room to turn around and all doorways have a clear walkway remove all throw rugs electrical cords and low lying decorations to avoid falls

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: guide to in-home senior safety by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Walking throw rugs shuffles hallways doorways

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Soak a cotton ball in vinegar and tape it to corn or callus leave the vinegar-soaked cotton on overnight in the morning rub the area with a pumice stone

Materials: Vinegar first aid tape cottpn ball pumice stone

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: 15 home remedies for calluses and corns available at www health howstuffworks com

Keywords: Corn callus feet skin foot walking running jogging exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Apply an ice pack to the area this will help reduce swelling and ease the pain a bit

Materials: Ice pack

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: 15 home remedies for calluses and corns available at www health howstuffworks com

Keywords: Corn callus feet skin foot walking running jogging exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Assist the cr with the following exercise #stand with both feet slightly apart #place a chair in front of the cr chair facing away from cr for support #while breathing out bend the knees as far as possible without experiencing pain encourage the cr to keep his or her body as straight as possible #while breathing in return to the starting position

Materials: Sturdy kitchen chair

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from the elder gym senior fitness internet website www eldergym com

Keywords: Exercise hips injury strength

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed