Over the age of 50, the body processes alcohol differently than it does in younger people. Because your liver cannot break down alcohol as efficiently as it did when you were younger, even if you drink the same amount as you did when you were younger, you’re more likely to experience the effects of intoxication…
Adults who are in their golden years may have a difficult time gaining weight. Fortunately, several healthy fat foods can be added to their diet to help them gain weight naturally. Not only will that allow their bodies to use the calories more efficiently, but it can also improve their health in other ways. In…
Swimming is one of the most popular activities in the world. Since the dawn of time, human beings have always found swimming a relaxing activity that also helped them to keep in shape. Human beings swim in oceans, rivers, streams, lakes, and just about anywhere water collects naturally. Eventually, we began to build water bodies…
Many people have the misconception that the older we get, the less sleep we will need. However, the number of hours we need per night throughout adulthood stays constant – seven to nine hours of sleep per night. In fact, having sufficient sleep is one of the most important factors to having a fulfilling life…
Back in the old days, older adults could comfortably retire with several sources of income, mainly from savings, pensions, and Social Security. However, as more and more companies tightened pension and Social Security accesses, this proves to be a complication for older adults to retire early. Combined with the current global economic crisis, older adults…
If you’re over the age of 50, have you ever thought about what it would be like to lose mobility? Most of us have been so focused on staying in shape and active that we haven’t spent much time thinking about how our bodies will age in the future. Some of us may even think…
In the process of aging, your loved ones may be susceptible to certain mental conditions. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is common for your loved ones to feel isolated, potentially aggravating the possibility of mental conditions. Some typical mental conditions include Alzheimer’s disease, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, cognitive impairment, and so on.…
If you find that you or your loved one is starting to experience troubles associated with living alone, then it might be a good time to start considering assisted living options. With assisted living, you can rest assured that residents are being well taken care of. If you are looking for assisted living options with…
It is no secret that vitamin D is an essential nutrient for our body regardless of our age. You are able to get your daily dose of vitamin D from breakfast staples like milk, eggs, fortified orange juice, mushrooms, and fatty fish. Alternatively, you can simply get a good supply of vitamin D by soaking…
The benefits of daily exercises are varied, ranging from emotional to physical benefits. Exercises are also known to help prevent cognitive conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease through the building of new neural networks. With all these benefits, we encourage chair exercises for your loved ones for them to live an active lifestyle. There are safety…