Not heard of the term Healthcare Power of Attorney? No worries, as we’ll be providing all the details you need to know of a healthcare power of attorney. In the simplest definition, a healthcare power of attorney is a legal document that grants an individual the responsibility and authority to make decisions on another person’s…
Your elderly loved ones may be living alone and may have feelings of isolation and loneliness. They may feel as though they do not have a sense of purpose that keeps them going. Companionship and unconditional love are what they need to help them live life to the fullest and pets can offer that! Pets…
There are many activities older adults may enjoy doing, but not all of them are suitable for elderly parents with dementia. Sensory therapy is highly effective for reducing anxiety and giving dementia patients something useful to do with their hands. Involving the dual senses of touch and smell, sensory activities for dementia can help calm…
Hypothermia occurs when an individual’s body is unable to produce heat that has been lost to the cold surroundings. This can happen when the body temperature of the individual drops to about 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Hypothermia can lead to an onset of health problems such as heart attacks, liver damage and kidney problems. Severe cases…
Memory loss is something that most people associate with growing older; some people even view it as an inevitable part of aging. This is not necessarily true. Just like how it also isn’t always true that memory loss in older adults happens as a result of Alzheimer’s Disease. In fact, there are many different causes…
In our society, people who are aged 60 years and above are often the ones who are the most physically inactive. Physical inactivity is seen to result in many negative health conditions such as obesity, heart disease, depression, and mental cognition. If you have a loved one who is physically inactive, perhaps you should get…
As many people know, having a high cholesterol level increases your risk of getting heart disease. Some of these conditions that put people at risk for heart disease include: Diabetes Plaque or narrowing of the carotid arteries that has led to a stroke Atherosclerosis in the arteries of the legs Abdominal aortic aneurysm By lowering…
Are you planning to retire soon? Start planning for your retirement early to enjoy a comfortable and stress-free retirement life. There are many aspects of your retirement that you have to actively plan for, such as your finances, lifestyle, housing, and more. Taking these factors into consideration early on can significantly reduce the number of…
Falling is something that all people experience as we are learning to walk, or if we are engaged in sports. However, falling as an older adult can lead to many serious health conditions like hip fractures, broken limbs, or traumatic brain injuries. On top of this, we also tend to have longer recovery periods following…
As your loved ones enter their golden years, good brain function is essential. However, you may start to notice your loved ones becoming more forgetful as they enter their golden years. Learn why your loved one’s brain function tends to decline with age and why your loved ones should try to improve their brain function…