Older adults are at an increased risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which can lead to heart attack or stroke. While medication can be used to help control these conditions, a good diet plays an important role in staying heart-healthy, too. Older adults’ most common mistakes with their diets are a lack…
You might be unaware of the importance of vitamin D in maintaining your health. Vitamin D is an important nutrient for people of all ages, but it is especially important for adults above the age of 70. When you reach your golden years, your requirement for vitamin D increases to 20 mcg a day. Continue…
Many elderly find it difficult to leave their homes due to the fear of losing independence and feeling lonely. Volunteering allows you to make a real difference in the lives of other older adults, helping them remain active and engaged with the world around them. Plus, volunteers benefit from the experience as well! See below…
People over the age of 65 are increasingly embracing the latest technologies and using them to benefit their daily lives. Whether you’re looking to enhance your connection with the world, get the most out of your health care resources, or make everyday tasks easier, technology can be your ally when it comes to senior living.…
If you’re over the age of 65, you might have heard people mention the new normal blood pressure for seniors, but what does that mean? What are the signs of high blood pressure in older adults? And what are the symptoms of low blood pressure in aging family members? This article will help you find…
You may be excited to start your retirement and spend time with loved ones, but making friends in retirement can be hard. You might feel lonely or left out of the social scene if you don’t know how to make friends in retirement. The following are top ideas on how to make friends in retirement…
Colorectal cancer, or otherwise called colon cancer in short, is a cancerous condition that occurs in the large intestine or rectum. While most people would think that colon cancer only affects older adults, it has been reported that more and more younger people are getting diagnosed. Due to this increasing and alarming trend, the American…
Melbourne is one of the popular places in Florida for professionals, families, and retirees. It is one of the top five places to retire in America. This makes sense because the metro is one of the most populated areas found on the Space Coast. Residents can go outside to see launches to space from Cape…
Picking the right memory care apartment can be challenging. That’s because when you’re deciding on a place to stay, you’re not just picking some apartment, you’re also picking the community and facilities that go into making that apartment somewhere your loved ones can feel safe, protected, and at home. For this reason, you will want…
There are many reasons why people do not want to make the move to an assisted living community or an independent living community. They may feel like they lose their independence and are not able to make their own choices anymore. However, this is not true. Such communities offer a wide range of amenities and…