What comes to mind when you think of living a healthy life in your golden years? Eating right and getting in regular exercise? While these two factors definitely contribute to leading a healthier lifestyle, it’s missing out on one of the most important aspects that play a big part in improving outcomes: a healthy social…
When allergy season rolls around again, you may notice that your elderly loved one is sneezing or coughing more than usual. While allergies can be nothing more than a mild annoyance to some, they can quickly develop into something more serious for older adults, especially if they are also on other medications. In this article,…
Doing fun activities together with family members will engage your elderly loved ones in creative outlets and may rekindle their fond childhood memories. You may be wondering how to plan fun activities that will engage your loved one with dementia. In this article, we share with you some activities for dementia you can consider doing…
We use our legs for many activities we engage in daily. From getting out of bed to doing household chores and running necessary errands, our leg muscles play a very important role in how we go about our daily lives. That’s why it’s so important to continue doing leg exercises as we age. Contrary to…
Just because your aging parent has had a heart attack or has a weak heart doesn’t mean that they can’t benefit from exercise. In fact, you will find that exercising regularly benefits older adults with heart disease and those with a high risk of developing the condition. Exercising can help to improve blood circulation, strengthen…
