Even though it can be common for older adults to lead a sedentary lifestyle, especially if they’re living with health complications, this should not be the case as inactiveness can pose a number of risks, such as poor mental health, a decline in motor skills, and many more. As such, we should always find opportunities…
Regardless of what age, it’s extremely crucial for us to not lead a sedentary lifestyle as it can bring about many negative effects. However, as some activities require various levels of physical mobility, it can be challenging for older adults with limited mobility to be active. If these older adults are not given the resources…
We all experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. Whether it’s due to bad posture or being overweight, lower back pain can be harmless and easily reversible with a few lifestyle changes. However, as we grow older, it becomes more of a health complication and poses many risks. This is because aging…
During our prime years, we may not understand or fully appreciate how much a healthy spine and back contribute to our well-being and quality of life. However, as we grow older, we will realize just how important our spine and back are to our body’s overall functioning. For many older adults, they may find themselves…
As you age, you start to think more about your changing needs for the future. What are some things that you envision for retirement? It’s important to understand the needs you need currently and in the future so that you can find a suitable community to properly care for you. Here are a few senior…
Many older adults are at high risk of developing various disorders – neurological, mental, and especially psychological ones on top of other age-related diseases that they grow more vulnerable to. Since it becomes easier for them to experience several conditions simultaneously, we can do our best to lower their hardships by learning how to promote…
Coping with dementia and its other forms is not easy for the individual or their caregiver. With the rise of technology, there are tools that you can take advantage of to make the caregiving process more seamless like clocks for dementia patients. What is Dementia? Before getting into the best types of clocks for dementia…
Coping with age-related changes in the body can be difficult for most people. It’s important to remember to note that even though there are some things you lose with age, there is a lot to gain as well. Balancing your sense of loss while learning to adapt to change can lead to a fulfilling time…
According to the Population Reference Bureau, folks aged 65 and older will contribute to approximately 20% of the U.S. population by 2029. When we think of old age, people tend to propagate widespread misconceptions about aging based on our own experiences. With so many myths about aging going around, let’s check whether you have any…
Today’s retirement communities are vastly different from those of the past, and should not be confused with assisted living communities or nursing homes. They are age-restricted independent living residences for individuals looking to live a maintenance-free lifestyle, where everything is designed specifically for their age group. Here are the benefits of living in 55+ communities…