Play is critical for our wellbeing. Although we tend to think of play as something that is only suitable for children, the truth of the matter is that play offers great benefits to all of us. These range from the physical (we get fitter, our frame becomes stronger) as well as the psychological. When it…
When it comes to the risk of cancer in your senior years, there are many different lifestyle choices that can increase that risk. You must understand that when we talk about risk factors, we mean things that we do that increase the chances of us getting cancer later in our lives. The answer to the…
It is common for those in their golden years to feel inadequate if they think that they are no longer supporting their family in the ways they used to earlier in life. While it may be true that you do not have the same abilities that you did when you were younger, you are still…
Our nutritional needs change as we age, and our bodies work hard to tell us so. Ignoring these signs can lead to nutritional deficiencies which can have negative affects on our physical, social and mental health. Here, we list out how our nutritional needs develop as we age, so that you can know what to…
While strokes can occur in people of all ages, the risk of stroke does increase with age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasize that immediate action be taken as soon as you recognize a stroke occurring, so here are the early signs of stroke to take note of in your aging parent. Numbness…
