According to the U.S. Senate’s Special Committee on Aging, older Americans lose three billion dollars a year in financial scams. Unfortunately, the older population has always been the primary target of identity thieves since they’re often socially isolated, tend to be overly trusting, and are the most prone to memory loss. Here’s how you can…
Vision changes are more common as we age. It’s crucial to learn about the prevalent visual issues among our loved ones. Although some risk factors for vision loss are inevitable, others can be avoided. To prevent such issues from getting worst, early intervention and treatment are critical in understanding the risk factors as well as…
We have our own way to demand psychological, physical, and social needs. After all, these are basic. Many times, we do many things in order to meet these needs, either consciously or unconsciously. Take note, however, that people with dementia may have a hard time doing this. It will even be difficult for them to…
Many older people require ongoing assistance from others. While many elders take advantage of caregiving services, no two older adults’ care plans are both the same. Caregiving should be tailored to each individual’s requirements to be most beneficial. This is why it’s critical to create personalized care plans for mom or dad who needs assistance.…
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…
Grief is an all-encompassing feeling that takes over in the wake of any loss, and when it comes to your elderly loved one, their loss can be pretty devastating for you. How you manage grief in your elderly loved one depends on the type of loss they’ve experienced and how you deal with your emotions…
The golden age is a time of reflection, growth, and change. For some, this means new experiences at your new home in a retirement community of your choice; for others, it may mean new opportunities. However, for many people, it also means new hair loss. Theories abound about why hair loss commonly occurs in this phase of…
Dementia sundowning symptoms are one of the biggest problems faced by aging family members with dementia or Alzheimer’s, which results in agitation and confusion at night when it’s time to go to bed. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your loved one deal with these nighttime issues, some of which you might not have even…
As we age, money becomes an important topic to think about. It may seem overwhelming, but we need to manage it well hence, it’s best to plan a realistic financial plan. Here are some personal finance tips for retirement! Plan Your Pension Income As you age, most of your income will probably come from a…
Dealing with feelings of loneliness and isolation can be difficult. Whether they are living independently or in an assisted living community, it is good to work with the elderly to encourage them to keep an active social life. Socialization can help with mental, emotional, and physical stimulation, which in turn combats feelings of loneliness that…