Medical researchers have long suspected that there is a link between depression and memory loss. Studies involving patients with depression revealed that they often struggled to remember dates and events, suggesting that their condition was affecting their ability to recall these events. While more studies are currently underway to make the link between depression and…
Most grandparent wants to have a relationship with their grandchildren like that have in the movies – making cookies together, spending the holidays together, and having special outings. However, it can seem a little scary considering how much times have changed with kids all on their phones nowadays. To help you with strengthening your grandparent-grandchild…
As people age, they are at an increased risk of developing various health conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and arthritis. It can be even more challenging as older adults have limited mobility and energy to perform even daily tasks. Fortunately, there’s a way to combat all of these issues through the practice of tai chi—…
While most people would prefer living in the comfort of their own homes during retirement, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the best option. If you or your loved one is struggling to complete household chores or needs assistance with daily living activities, then residing in an assisted living community might be the ideal…
Moving to an assisted living community can be a painful, overwhelming, and difficult transition for many loved ones to experience. Due to these troubling feelings, some family members and caregivers are unwilling to send their loved ones to assisted living. However, at times, your loved ones can fare better in an assisted living community and…
As you probably already know, the human body is mostly made out of water. Losing a small percent of this water can result in dehydration and this has serious consequences on health. Dehydration in seniors is even more problematic as the elderly naturally have less water content in their bodies in comparison with younger people.…
After you retire, there are many things you can do, including traveling, spending time with your loved ones, and trying out new hobbies. As your lifestyle changes, you may be thinking about changing your living space as well. Since our care needs and lifestyles change with time, our living space should also change to better…
As your aging mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, etc. enter their golden years, sadly, loneliness risks increase. Several health issues can result from loneliness including memory loss, obesity, falls, slips, and more. Is there a method of preventing loneliness? There are, in fact, many. We’re going to provide just a handful of ways to stave off…
While it is easy to associate weight gain with being a negative thing, it is also common to find underweight people who struggle to enjoy their golden years fully. There can be many reasons why people are underweight, such as not having money to buy food and so on. However, your loved ones must gain…
Dehydration is a serious and common problem for the elderly. It is important to prevent dehydration as it can lead to serious health issues. It is a common cause of hospitalization for people over the age of 65. Being hydrated is also necessary for some medications to work properly. Ideally, we want the elderly to…