With wearable technology being more popular than ever, it’s easy to see why the elderly are curious about them. If you’re interested in starting to use wearables, then the following list of the best wearables for the elderly will help you get started. Garmin Vivosmart 3 The Garmin Vivosmart 3 is a comfortable, heart-rate monitoring…
In an ideal world, couples who are in happy, loving relationships would enjoy staying together for as long as they want, being together in excellent health. However, this is not a perfect world. People age at different rates and while your age might be similar to your spouse’s, your health care needs might differ greatly.…
So you’re an elderly, and you’re looking to start exercising? You might have been told about Nordic walking for the elderly by your doctor or another health care professional but have no idea what it involves. Don’t worry; it’s not as scary as it might sound at first! Read on to learn more about this popular…
Moving into senior living can be scary, especially if the family member in question has never lived on their own before. Not only will the move be physically tricky— adults over 65 are generally at more risk than young adults when it comes to injury—but it will also present challenges mentally and emotionally. There are,…
When you’re trying to find the right assisted living community for yourself or your loved ones, you’ll be very right to consider the kinds of amenities and programs run by the community. Reason being, if you’re going to live somewhere, you might as well make sure that it is able to accommodate (if not enhance)…
Heatstroke (or hyperthermia) occurs when the body’s temperature rises to dangerous levels and can result in death or permanent brain damage if not treated immediately. The elderly are especially susceptible to heatstroke because they’re more likely to suffer from heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes than younger people, and those conditions can affect their body’s ability…
You’ve probably heard of the term “assisted living” before. For some, the first thing that comes to mind are the thoughts of restrictive and drab rooms, where individuals spent all day reminiscing on their past. If you also think that way, you couldn’t be further from the truth. Contrary to some beliefs, assisted living does…
Aging brings many health benefits, but it also has some drawbacks. As we age, our ability to taste things like salt and sugar diminishes, leaving us with fewer flavors to enjoy in our food and drinks. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to reduce the effects of taste loss in the elderly and even completely…
So, you’ve been looking around and considering your options in making the big decision on deciding on a place to spend your golden years. There’s a lot of things to consider, and we totally get that. Not only do you have to consider the basics like rent, location, and upkeep, but you also have to…
While most people would prefer living in the comfort of their own homes during retirement, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the best option. If you or your loved one is struggling to complete household chores or needs assistance with daily living activities, then residing in an assisted living community might be the ideal…