Dementia may be scary. Not just for the patient but also for their loved ones and family members. Having to experience and realize that one is going through the changes associated with dementia can be a challenging and painful process. It’s no wonder why some people may initially be reluctant to accept these changes and…
Many people will think that losing their eyesight is one of the worst ailments they can endure. While not many have complete blindness, millions at present live with some form of visual impairment. Older adults make up a large proportion of people with visual impairment in America. Although vision loss often happens to people later…
If you’re planning a vacation to Florida, you might want to add Tampa to your itinerary! There are plenty of fun things to do in Tampa, and it’s just an hour’s drive from Orlando, so if you can spare the time, it’s definitely worth stopping by. Busch Gardens When it comes to excitement, few things are…
We all love protein. Few things are as satisfying as a well-cooked steak or as fun as a barbeque outdoors with friends and family. Yet in as much as we enjoy digging into Turkey at thanksgivings, during the rest of the year we may neglect to eat enough protein for our body to run at…
As your loved one or family member ages, keeping their brains active is as important as maintaining their physical health. Games such as traditional card games, memory games and stimulating puzzles, can provide a good platform for exercising the mind. The effect of playing games is noticeably beneficial for the mind in the short term…
Growing old and the changes that come with it is something that we cannot stop. However, there are some things we can do to increase the chances of aging well. Certain aspects of your lifestyle do affect how gracefully you mature like diet and exercise. All you have to do is to adopt a few…
When you or a loved one is planning a move to a memory care facility, it can get very overwhelming. One of the biggest things to figure out is what you should bring to a memory care facility. Items that you choose to bring over should be meaningful objects, and you should not bring over…
Housing for senior adults, especially for those who are in the retirement stage of life, is a very important aspect of senior living that must be conscientiously handled. When you are an adult in your senior years, your living quarters may very well become the area in which most of your time will be spent.…
We need to remember how our elders communicated back then, especially in this world of fast-paced communication, because communication is critical for any good relationship. Communicating effectively with your parents can quickly reverse a frustrating relationship. In this post, you’ll learn six simple tips to help you communicate with elderly parents. Listen Attentively to Them…
As people age, it’s important to consider what you might need to pay for in the future, especially for your health care needs. While some people can pay for assisted living themselves, others need the help of their children or other family members. If you own your home but cannot afford to keep it anymore,…