Nutrition plays a critical role when it comes to managing dementia. In many ways, the nutrients that we take determine how well our bodies function and this is true for people with dementia as well. While eating a balanced diet is important for people with dementia, there are food items that can cause a lot…
There are a number of reasons older adults would move on to live in a smaller living environment. Some of the more common causes include their adult children having moved out of the house or them choosing to move into a senior living community. Regardless of which reason holds for your loved ones, they would…
The skin is the largest organ in our body and plays an essential role in keeping us healthy. Apart from helping to regulate the temperature in your body, the skin also acts as a first-line defense against infections and germs. The skin also helps us to know if something is going wrong with our bodies.…
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects an individual’s ability to control their physical movements. As the disorder is progressive, the symptoms worsen over time. Soon, your loved ones will find themselves experiencing effects such as difficulty walking, involuntary shaking, muscle stiffness, and unbalance. Considering these effects can lead to severe injuries like brain…
It is estimated that about five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease at the moment. This number, unfortunately, is likely to grow with experts predicting that over seven million Americans will contract the disease by 2025. While this problem is closely associated with aging, it is not supposed to be a normal part of…
Is your loved one having a hard time getting around? Have they suffered some bone/muscle deterioration? Is their balance not quite as steady as it used to be? Have they had a fall lately? It may be time to consider which type of mobility aid will work best for them. Today, there are numerous types…
It may surprise some individuals, but people actually continue to run for fitness and pleasure well into their 60s and beyond. Are they sprinting like Olympians? Likely not. But it can be a highly beneficial and enjoyable pursuit. Not surprisingly, running for the elders is an activity that must be done with some care. As…
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…
As adults age, they may not be able to partake in some of the strenuous activities they did in their youth. Aging changes the body. Bones become more brittle, joints don’t function the way they used to, etc. That said, however, there are still lots of activities to be done in your golden years, safely…
There is a love beyond compare between grandparents and their grandchildren. It’s a bond that can build unforgettable memories. The time that grandchildren spend with grandma or grandpa will help shape them in their later years. The meaningfulness of time spent together will lodge itself deep within the heart of both parties concerned. Though there’s…