As with all other demographics, mental health is a serious issue for seniors. When taking care of your parent, it’s important to understand that they might be susceptible to some specific mental health issues associated with aging. Having this understanding will make it much easier to arrange for the best ways to care for parents.…
Growing older is tough for everyone. With each passing year, time seems to fly by faster than before. When you age, your driving abilities are affected as well. This is dangerous not only for the driver but for other people who are on the road as well. Things that used to be easy, such as…
On top of fighting the aging process, aging family members face increased health risks due to dehydration. Studies have shown that people in their golden years are more likely to become dehydrated than other age groups. They can also get overheated or malnourished more easily without adequate hydration. For aging adults who live on their…
Hearing loss is one of the serious conditions that our loved ones struggle with. Hearing loss is caused by a variety of factors. For example, if your loved one worked or lived near noisy environments (such as factories, airports, and so on), the constant loud noise can eventually cause hearing difficulties in later years. Ear…
Many of us wish to age well at home. However, for older adults, this may pose a challenge. This article provides home safety tips for your loved ones for them to stay home safely and happily. Remove Hazards For older adults, especially those with mobility issues, the fall risk is high, and they are more…
Although every meal is important, breakfast is responsible for kicking off the day and helping to kick-start metabolism which helps us to burn calories throughout the day. Apart from that, breakfast foods also tend to be rich in key nutrients such as iron, calcium, fiber, and others alike. Since breakfast helps us to meet the…
Everyone experiences occasional sleepless nights but insomnia affects a high population of aging adults. Up to 48 percent of aging adults experience insomnia which cause them to have trouble falling asleep. There are also others who wake up several times during the night or wake up way too early and have trouble falling back to…
Snow days are one of our favorite times in childhood – a day to play in the snow and sip hot chocolate at home. They are still a great excuse to stay home with family, but it is also important to make the appropriate arrangements to stay prepared and safe for the change in weather…
Garlic is a spice that has been around for centuries. Used to spice food, garlic has a tangy taste that improves the taste of dishes such as meat, fish, pasta, and much more. Apart from making delicious meals, garlic has a number of health benefits that are great for your health. Here are some of…
While Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can happen to anyone, they most commonly occur in the elderly and also brings about the most inconvenience, especially for those that experience mobility issues. The risk of developing UTIs in the elderly is related to how frail a person is, which also affects their odds of developing other issues…