Smoking is one of the hardest addictions to keep to the curb. Sometimes, people who try to quit end up going back to smoking as it was a way for them to feel safe. However, smoking is known to lead to many health risks of heart disease, oral and lung cancer, tooth decay, and many…
We most certainly have the potential to continue living well after retirement, with more choice and freedom than ever before. How you do so is a very personal decision that is influenced by a variety of circumstances, including where you choose to reside. Whether you want to age in place or move into a senior…
Getting adequate rest is one of the most important factors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Despite conventional wisdom, older adults need a comparable amount of sleep as younger adults. With age, falling asleep may prove to be a challenge that can lead to stress. Health concerns like restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and menopause can…
A senior assisted living apartment gives you the freedom to get out of the house and live on your while also giving you companionship, amenities, and extra help when you need it. However, decorating an assisted living apartment can be tricky if you are unsure where to start or what will work best for you…
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s time to turn to indoor exercises for healthy aging. Just because you can’t go outside doesn’t mean you can’t stay active. Even if it’s just for 15 minutes a day, getting up off that couch or chair and moving around is highly beneficial. Particularly where age 65 individuals…
If you have an aging parent who lives alone, it’s important to be aware of the red flags that indicate that your parent should no longer live alone. According to the United States Census Bureau, nearly 4 million Americans over the age of 65 live alone and may need help with daily tasks like managing their medications…
Older adults love the vision of independence as they age. It is a way of exercising their freedom and continuing to enjoy the things that they love. That won’t be possible without a healthy and fit body. Among the things that your loved ones must consider doing at this time if they want to maintain…
Pet companionship has been proven to improve self-esteem in older adults, promote cognitive awareness and improve the moods of those living with mental-related conditions. Due to the numerous advantages that pets provide for seniors, assisted living communities offer a pet-friendly policy to residents who own pets. Read on to find out the benefits of owning…
Though fraud and scams seem to be running rampant in this day and age, scams targeting loved ones, particularly when they are retirement age and older really cut to the quick. From phishing emails that coax you into downloading computer malware or sending sensitive data to imposter IRS people who threaten with phone calls that…
Almost a fifth of all adults aged 55 and above have had some form of mental health problem, with many of them remaining misdiagnosed and untreated. It is important that we are able to identify mental health problems in our aging loved ones to provide them with the help they need. Read on to learn…