Dementia is a term used for disorders that affect one’s cognitive abilities and memory. It is commonly found in older adults, with estimates suggesting as many as 7% of those above 60 years have dementia. Those afflicted with dementia exhibit symptoms such as memory loss, a shift in personality, increased irritability, and depression. Dementia can…
Feeling the blues every so often is normal and just another part of life. However, you or your loved one might have depression if those feelings last for weeks or months. Depression is a mental disorder that affects your mood and mind. With social isolation and the decrease of outdoor activities, it is becoming an…
Exercising is an important part of our lives. It helps with all facets of life including keeping fit, preventing many diseases both physical and mental, and aging well. Entering retirement age does not have to mean that you will have to be bound to a rocking chair. These days, older adults, especially those who regularly…
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause you to lose your eyesight as you age. It is caused by the increasing pressure within the eye that destroys your optic nerves and distorts your vision. In serious cases, you might even go completely blind. Older adults are more prone to developing glaucoma due to weaker…
When we hear dementia, the first condition that pops into our mind is probably Alzheimer’s. It is the most well-known and common degenerative brain disease. However, it’s not the only one. Dementia is an overarching term for the range of diseases that shows symptoms of memory loss, mood shift, cognitive decline, and other cognitive issues…
With aging, you may find yourself losing mobility, energy, or motivation to head outside. However, staying indoors doesn’t mean that you have to sit around and get bored. There are plenty of interesting and fun activities that you can do to entertain yourself or enrich your life. Especially with the help of technology, your options…
The need to socialize and make friends is a crucial part of life. That is because friends are essential to our emotional wellbeing. As we grow older, our physical limitations like loss of hearing or vision and mobility can hinder us from socializing. It will cause us to be isolated and secluded which takes a…
One of the most common health conditions that older adults face is hearing loss but only one-third of those who suffer from hearing loss receive the appropriate treatment for it. Hearing loss in seniors is common yet many people are under-treated, affecting their personal lives and their quality of life. Hearing loss is also known…
Sometimes speaking to a loved one with dementia is not easy as it can be emotionally draining. When you speak, you may feel as though they do not understand you at all, they end up doing the exact opposite of what you say. Conversing with them takes a lot of patience and understanding. The more…
In addition to keeping your loved ones physically fit, you should pay special attention to their mental and emotional health. To care for their emotional well-being, they can engage in activities or events that stimulate their minds and have social interactions. Many people have found that crafting is a great way of releasing emotional distress…