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…
It becomes more and more important, as we age, to stay healthy, remain active, and maintain independence as much as possible. Some 10 or more hours a day are spent lying down or sitting, on average, where retirement age individuals are concerned. This age group is particularly sedentary. Age-related balance issues and weakness could be…
When we are young, we often wish that time would slow down so that we don’t have to grow old. But there are a number of benefits that come with growing old too. From enjoying more free time to spending energy on our favorite hobbies, our later years bring us many things to look forward…
While millennials continue to migrate to the suburbs, the metropolitan downtown environment is rapidly drawing a new demographic: retirees. Rather than downsizing to a new house in the same community, many retirees are taking an interest in exploring the city scene. If you are looking for a city to live out your golden years, downtown…
It is never about just wanting to live longer, but it is more about hoping to lead a much healthier and happier life for longer. If you are looking to age with grace, here are some secrets to healthy aging that we have put together to help you achieve what you have been looking for.…
Constipation is a common problem that almost everyone has faced at least once in their lifetime. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, constipation affects 20% of the U.S population annually resulting in a total of almost 8 million visits to the doctor. Constipation happens out of the blue and happens for multiple reasons…