Dementia can be a tricky concept to understand even for adults, let alone children. Considering that statistics have shown that more and more older adults are expected to live with dementia in the coming years, we have to be mentally prepared to explain dementia to children. In the case of your elderly parents being diagnosed…
Even though it can be common for older adults to lead a sedentary lifestyle, especially if they’re living with health complications, this should not be the case as inactiveness can pose a number of risks, such as poor mental health, a decline in motor skills, and many more. As such, we should always find opportunities…
Regardless of what age, it’s extremely crucial for us to not lead a sedentary lifestyle as it can bring about many negative effects. However, as some activities require various levels of physical mobility, it can be challenging for older adults with limited mobility to be active. If these older adults are not given the resources…
We all experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. Whether it’s due to bad posture or being overweight, lower back pain can be harmless and easily reversible with a few lifestyle changes. However, as we grow older, it becomes more of a health complication and poses many risks. This is because aging…
During our prime years, we may not understand or fully appreciate how much a healthy spine and back contribute to our well-being and quality of life. However, as we grow older, we will realize just how important our spine and back are to our body’s overall functioning. For many older adults, they may find themselves…
