According to a study by the National Institute on Aging, roughly one in three older adults in the United States suffer from social isolation and loneliness, which amounts to around 13.8 million people. Social isolation and loneliness can be extremely detrimental for your loved ones as their physical, emotional, and mental health will be negatively…
Encouraging your parents to stop driving can be an incredibly hard topic to bring up. However, they need to stop driving if they may put their own or others’ safety at risk. How do you know if your loved one should stop driving? Although age can be a good metric, some adults can drive well…
Balance has always been a big part of our everyday lives and its importance has always been underrated. Balance helps us to move around easier and prevents us from falling too much. As we age, our sense of balance will start to weaken, and this can mean some serious injuries if not taken care of.…
Chronic constipation is a common problem faced by many elderly. Some of them even deal with this on a regular basis. Experiencing chronic digestive discomfort can affect your loved one’s life greatly. They may not want to eat or exercise. They might also be cranky and uncooperative. This can also lead to unwanted behavior in…