People who have concerns about their health should be mindful of the foods they eat, as these can directly affect their well-being and vitality. The problem with many aging adults is that they only make efforts to eat better when there’s an issue or concern about their health, rather than taking preventive measures to improve…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that slowly develops and gradually worsens over several years. If you have a loved one who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, their memory, cognition or personality will be affected depending on the stage of the disease they are at. However, even though there is an Alzheimer’s trajectory that most…
We all understand the importance of maintaining our independence. Younger folks live this reality by owning their own cars, planning their own transportation routes, or going on hikes. Despite what it seems there are transportation options for seniors, and many of these remain affordable and respectable. Even more crucial for seniors is being able to…
You’ve asked a lot of questions, taken some tours, and have finally settled on your loved one’s new assisted living or independent living community. That’s a big step. To help your loved one get settled in their new home, certain steps will need to be taken. Now the fun begins! You will likely be able…
Aging is something that we do not have control over. Everyone will mature, and it is up to us whether we want to put in the effort to age gracefully. One fear that many adults have with regards to maturing is the loss of independence. They are afraid of having to move to another community…
To many, the realization that one’s parents, spouse, or themselves may be developing symptoms of dementia is a terrifying idea. Roughly 50 million people worldwide have dementia, with 5-8% of the population aged 60 and above being diagnosed with dementia at any given time. Dementia does not just affect the patient but also poses new…
It’s no secret that the elderly are particularly vulnerable to injury and death from injury, and also that they’re more likely to experience poor health outcomes from an injury, but what are the main factors that put them at risk? This article will discuss some of the most important safety issues for seniors, look at why…
Self-care is an important topic. It’s common for people to post photos of vacations and bubble baths on social media nowadays. While these leisure activities are relaxing, self-care is more than just taking a picture of your photo-worthy leisure. It is more about improving your mental health through the practice of regular activities. Here are…
Unfortunately, the older a person gets, the better the chances are that many of their friends and loved ones will pass away before them. For many retirement-age individuals, it takes extra effort to venture outside of their safe environment – their home – to meet new people and make friends. But it’s important they do…
Since we’re nearing the end of the year, this means that the holiday season is fast approaching. The festive season is the time for celebrations and being together with family and friends. However, as the world continues to combat the pandemic, it can be difficult for some families to meet with their loved ones. Understandably,…