A vital aspect to keeping your health on the right track as you age would be to maintain a healthy weight. Hence, many health professionals warn against obesity in one’s mature stages. Conversely, is it normal to lose weight in your golden years? It depends on the extent of your weight loss, which can be…
Supervised Independent Living is a new opportunity for aging adults and offers them the freedom, flexibility, and convenience of living independently, but with the advantage of having to opt for personalized care services. They can continue engaging in their preferred lifestyle while having support anytime every day. These communities provide around-the-clock supervision and access to…
Who doesn’t like finding the correct answer? The excitement we experience when we’re asked a trivia question we already know the answer to is akin to the rush of gambling or playing online games, but without the drawbacks. It’s like putting our minds on a treadmill for 30 minutes. Exercise is just as important for…
Anyone who experiences any kind of discomfort needs and wants relief as soon as possible. No one should have to suffer in pain. Whether there is an underlying medical problem causing the discomfort or it’s something simple and temporary, pain is pain. Even something as seemingly trivial as a sore throat is no picnic –…
After working hard for many years, it’s natural that you’ve gotten used to the environment in which you’ve worked and the people you’ve worked with may form a large part of who you are today. As you step into life after retirement and enter your golden years, you may worry about how your sense of…
The time is here again, spring is when everything seemingly comes to life once more. The flowers start to bloom, plants and leaves grow and birds begin to chirp in unison again. It’s also the perfect time to get your home to look lively with some beautiful decorations! No matter the age or ability, here…
With the ever-increasing processed nature of our modern foods, it is harder and harder to prepare and cook a well-balanced meal, let alone three of them a day. It can be especially tricky when your loved one has special dietary needs. For older adults, nutrition moves to the forefront as the most important aspect of…
As our neighborhoods burst into pink from blooming cherry blossoms, we can brush off the winter blues with the certainty that spring will be around the corner. This is a terrific time of year to shake things up and get outside. If you are caring for an older parent or loved one, we have compiled…
Since older adults may spend most of their time at home, it’s important to make sure the house provides a safe and secure living space for them. Unfortunately, studies have shown that the number one injury among older adults is falls, and majority of them takes place at the comfort of their own home. As…
As we grow older, our joints become weaker and more brittle. This is due to a decreased production of the fluids that lubricate our joints and the breaking down of the cartilage, which protects the bones. As such, you’ll find that over time, your joints will become more rigid and less flexible, preventing your body…