As people age, they are at an increased risk of developing various health conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and arthritis. It can be even more challenging as older adults have limited mobility and energy to perform even daily tasks. Fortunately, there’s a way to combat all of these issues through the practice of tai chi—…
While most people would prefer living in the comfort of their own homes during retirement, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the best option. If you or your loved one is struggling to complete household chores or needs assistance with daily living activities, then residing in an assisted living community might be the ideal…
As we grow older, our sense of balance tends to weaken, and it can get frustrating. This could be due to many reasons, from vision to muscle weakness and more. However, yoga is one way you can improve your balance. It is gentle on the body due to it being a low-impact exercise and it…
Moving to an assisted living community can be a painful, overwhelming, and difficult transition for many loved ones to experience. Due to these troubling feelings, some family members and caregivers are unwilling to send their loved ones to assisted living. However, at times, your loved ones can fare better in an assisted living community and…
As you probably already know, the human body is mostly made out of water. Losing a small percent of this water can result in dehydration and this has serious consequences on health. Dehydration in seniors is even more problematic as the elderly naturally have less water content in their bodies in comparison with younger people.…
After you retire, there are many things you can do, including traveling, spending time with your loved ones, and trying out new hobbies. As your lifestyle changes, you may be thinking about changing your living space as well. Since our care needs and lifestyles change with time, our living space should also change to better…
As your aging mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, etc. enter their golden years, sadly, loneliness risks increase. Several health issues can result from loneliness including memory loss, obesity, falls, slips, and more. Is there a method of preventing loneliness? There are, in fact, many. We’re going to provide just a handful of ways to stave off…
While it is easy to associate weight gain with being a negative thing, it is also common to find underweight people who struggle to enjoy their golden years fully. There can be many reasons why people are underweight, such as not having money to buy food and so on. However, your loved ones must gain…
Dehydration is a serious and common problem for the elderly. It is important to prevent dehydration as it can lead to serious health issues. It is a common cause of hospitalization for people over the age of 65. Being hydrated is also necessary for some medications to work properly. Ideally, we want the elderly to…
Are you currently planning you or your loved one’s move to a memory care facility? If you or someone close to you is struggling with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or dementia, then it may be best to consider moving to a memory care facility where they are equipped to handle the needs of those…