Homecare Assistance: Relieving Migraines
WebMD defines migraines as "powerful headaches that often happen with nausea,vomiting, and sensitivity to light. They can last from 4 hours to 3 days, and sometimes longer." The good news for seniors is that frequency of migraines seems to decrease in seniors over 65. Senior migraines are often less intense as well. Granted, that does not provide much relief to the million plus seniors who still experience them.
Part of the reason researchers believe migraines are less prevalent in seniors is that seniors have learned to manage their migraine triggers. Migraines are usually linked to life events. For example, stress, foods, caffeine, and even changes in the weather can cause a migraine to start. By learning what their triggers are, seniors are able to modify their lifestyle in order to prevent or mediate the occurrence of a migraine. …show more content…
According to a study at Sweden's University of Gothenburg, "aerobic exercise was as effective at preventing migraines as the preventive migraine medication topiramate (Topamax)." …show more content…
Magnesium helps the nerves and muscles relax and keeps the nerves from being overexcited. Since the vast number of Americans are deficient in magnesium, this is an important discovery. Many seniors do not eat the proper foods to get this important nutrient. With homecare assistance, your senior loved one can increase their regular consumption of high fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, broccoli, squash, green leafy vegetables, seeds, and nuts (especially almonds) which are high in
WebMD defines migraines as "powerful headaches that often happen with nausea,vomiting, and sensitivity to light. They can last from 4 hours to 3 days, and sometimes longer." The good news for seniors is that frequency of migraines seems to decrease in seniors over 65. Senior migraines are often less intense as well. Granted, that does not provide much relief to the million plus seniors who still experience them.
Part of the reason researchers believe migraines are less prevalent in seniors is that seniors have learned to manage their migraine triggers. Migraines are usually linked to life events. For example, stress, foods, caffeine, and even changes in the weather can cause a migraine to start. By learning what their triggers are, seniors are able to modify their lifestyle in order to prevent or mediate the occurrence of a migraine. …show more content…
According to a study at Sweden's University of Gothenburg, "aerobic exercise was as effective at preventing migraines as the preventive migraine medication topiramate (Topamax)." …show more content…
Magnesium helps the nerves and muscles relax and keeps the nerves from being overexcited. Since the vast number of Americans are deficient in magnesium, this is an important discovery. Many seniors do not eat the proper foods to get this important nutrient. With homecare assistance, your senior loved one can increase their regular consumption of high fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, broccoli, squash, green leafy vegetables, seeds, and nuts (especially almonds) which are high in