Do you know that most falls suffered by older adults occur in the home? While the home is considered one of the safest places, it does not mean it poses no danger for your loved ones. If your loved ones are staying alone, it’s essential to make sure that the house is fall-proof and your…
The elderly are facing depression in alarming numbers, according to experts. One in four adults over 65 experience some form of depression, while one in 10 experience major depression. Depression affects the elderly because it’s often associated with other health conditions, including chronic pain and heart disease. There are even specific causes of depression common among older…
Dementia is a progressive disease. This means that symptoms tend to worsen over time, leaving the older adults unable to lead independent lives, causing immense stress to the families and caregivers. An individual with advanced dementia will require 24-hour supervised care in a safe environment. In later stages of the disease, patients will experience difficulty…
Do your loved ones enjoy driving? If so, it’s important to make sure that they’re physically healthy and fit to drive in order to prevent any accidents from occurring. We understand that some elderly may consider driving as part of their independence or find it therapeutic. However, driving can be extremely dangerous as it is…
Do you know that one of the most common mental health conditions faced by older adults is anxiety? Anxiety can be described as feelings of anxiousness and fear, and symptoms include shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating, increased heart rate, and feeling constantly tired. While anxiety can be considered normal as it is our body’s natural…
Depression is a medical issue that may be treated and not considered a natural aspect of aging. Nonetheless, your loved ones are more likely to develop depression, especially if they are isolated for lengthy periods. The elderlies themselves are likely not to request support as they do not realize that with proper therapy, they could…
It is estimated that nearly one in every three elders lives with some sort of vision problem by the age of 65. Some of these problems can lead to complications and even blindness in rare cases. Fortunately, vision conditions also show early signs or symptoms and it’s important not to ignore them. Are you aware…
As you probably already know, the human body is mostly made out of water. Losing a small percent of this water can result in dehydration and this has serious consequences on health. Dehydration in seniors is even more problematic as the elderly naturally have less water content in their bodies in comparison with younger people.…
As your aging mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, etc. enter their golden years, sadly, loneliness risks increase. Several health issues can result from loneliness including memory loss, obesity, falls, slips, and more. Is there a method of preventing loneliness? There are, in fact, many. We’re going to provide just a handful of ways to stave off…
While it is easy to associate weight gain with being a negative thing, it is also common to find underweight people who struggle to enjoy their golden years fully. There can be many reasons why people are underweight, such as not having money to buy food and so on. However, your loved ones must gain…