Walking has become such a normal part of our day that we often forget that it is a form of exercise. Walking is one of the easiest exercises, and for those who are more mature, it is one of the most effective as well. You can even go at your own pace depending on your…
For many mature people who have retired from their jobs, finding activities to make use of their time can be a hard task. Sports can sometimes be too strenuous on their bodies, while knitting can be seen as a chore. However, an activity that has been rising the ranks in the activity race has to…
As we mature and have more time for ourselves, we tend to prefer activities that can easily take up our whole day because we have that much time on our hands. From learning a new sport to making new crafts daily, the activities are seemingly endless. However, a certain percentage of people may lose mobility…
Exercising is an important task for everyone as we continue to age. However, this importance does not only apply to the physical body but also our mental states! The brain holds the huge responsibility of getting your body to function at its best, and continuously getting your mind to work helps you to be stronger…
Something that we have been taught to do from young is to learn. As a toddler, you learn how to walk and talk, growing to learn things like driving a car and so on. Even well into our mature age, there are many things to learn such as knitting, or gardening. In fact, the World…
One of the most common games played in any high school or college party would definitely be card games. It’s cheap, compact, and there are many different types of games you can play from that good old stack of 52 cards. It is a well-loved game even for people in their ripe ages, but little…
With the constantly evolving medicinal and technological advancements, a large handful of countries are faced with an aging population. While this is a good phenomenon, having a large portion of the population that is more mature also means that you need more activities to engage them aside from the normal care that they receive. Some…
An immune system is a complex group of bodily processes that help protect us from diseases. It does this by detecting threats that enter our bodies (such as viruses) and activating the relevant bodily defense mechanisms to combat these diseases. Our immune systems may weaken as we age, so it is essential to give it…
Mobility is your ability to get out and about using your own body. Walking to get your mail, cleaning your home, enjoying a day at the shopping mall with your family; your ability to perform tasks both small (like eating your own dinner) or large (painting your house) has immense effects on your social relationships…
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…