One in every four older adults suffers from a mental condition such as dementia, anxiety, or depression. However, integrating these easy strategies to promote mental health and well-being will help discourage such threats and improve the aging population’s quality of life. Read on to find out how you can help yourself or your loved ones…
Providing retirement age individuals with much-needed professional personal assistance, many of today’s personal care homes offer the opportunity, as well, for retirees to enjoy a lifestyle that is nicely active. Many assisted-living and personal care communities provide things like on-call assistance 24/7, security, assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living), transportation services, housekeeping, and more.…
After retirement, you end up having a lot of time on your hands. What’s a better way to spend your time than engaging in your favorite hobbies? Other than bringing joy, engaging in hobbies will also improve your cognitive skills. Furthermore, engaging in a hobby with your family or friends will also help you to…
Slips and falls are a major hazard for aging retirees, especially those that live alone. Aside from the injuries they may sustain, which includes hip fractures, the price of medical treatment can lead to financial ruin, as the cost of a hospital stay can easily wipe out those who are not insured. Fortunately, a simple…
With wearable technology being more popular than ever, it’s easy to see why the elderly are curious about them. If you’re interested in starting to use wearables, then the following list of the best wearables for the elderly will help you get started. Garmin Vivosmart 3 The Garmin Vivosmart 3 is a comfortable, heart-rate monitoring…
To maintain proper health and well-being, our bodies require vitamins and minerals. While deficiencies can be life-threatening, some defects can even lead to serious chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Aging adults are particularly at risk because our ability to absorb and utilize specific vitamins and minerals decreases as we age. Here’s the list…
Motivating elderlies to exercise can be difficult especially if they have not been very active when they were younger or have simply lost touch with that lifestyle. But it isn’t impossible. Physical exercise is an efficient approach for elderly individuals to sustain their mobility while gaining significant health advantages. Remind your parents that being physically…
Melbourne is a popular place in Florida that many people want to visit. With so many landmarks, you will surely want to visit or even live here. There are plenty of attractions for everyone to spend the perfect day out. Long before the theme parks and urban developments, the relaxed way of living made Florida…
As you advance in years, you’re at higher risk of getting cancer compared to younger people. Understanding why and what you can do about it can help you prevent this disease and improve your overall health and wellness as you age. Whether it’s deciding not to use tobacco or quit smoking, eating a healthier diet,…
In an ideal world, couples who are in happy, loving relationships would enjoy staying together for as long as they want, being together in excellent health. However, this is not a perfect world. People age at different rates and while your age might be similar to your spouse’s, your health care needs might differ greatly.…