For retirement age adults, what do you suppose is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house? Answer: the bathroom. Not only is it dangerous, for adults suffering from memory-related conditions, it can also be a confusing environment, as well. For numerous families throughout the nation, difficult situations are frequently caused due to bathroom…
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Understandably, items with sentimental value are a lot harder to let go of as compared to other items. Everyone will struggle with hoarding such items, but this can become an issue if the habit is brought into the mature years. Hoarding is essentially when one saves a large number of items that they might not…
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The benefits of assisted living for veterans are aplenty. After all, they have sacrificed much to serve the nation and some of their sacrifices might have cost them their regular way of living to take care of themselves and their spouses. Assisted living for veterans can ease the daily load of their life and make…
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As adults age, they may not be able to partake in some of the strenuous activities they did in their youth. Aging changes the body. Bones become more brittle, joints don’t function the way they used to, etc. That said, however, there are still lots of activities to be done in your golden years, safely…
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As your loved one or family member ages, they may find that their sleeping patterns become irregular and disrupted frequently. Some days they might wake up earlier than usual or even multiple times throughout the night. There are also days when they can only get a few shut-eyes or get tired during the day. Here…
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One of the main reasons why many older adults choose to live their retirement years in senior living communities is due to the amenities offered. Some of the amenities include restaurant-style meals, clubs and bars, common areas and social rooms, social and recreational activities, holiday celebrations, dance sessions, parties, shopping, dining, outings, day trips, complimentary…
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Incontinence is an unfortunately common problem that affects both women and men after they have reached a certain age. In many cases, incontinence symptoms can be minimized through special exercises and treatments. Still, it can be an impossible condition to live with due to the resulting depression and social isolation. Regardless of the situation, it’s…
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As we grow older, it may feel harder and harder to muster the energy we need to do the things we love. There are various reasons why this may be the case. For instance, recovering from an intensive surgery or illness may take a lot out of us and lead to reduced energy levels as…
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Among aging adults and their caregivers, one common complaint is memory loss. There are easy ways, however, without being time-consuming or expensive, to improve memory. Here, we’ll take a look at memory problems that can occur in retirement age adults, and others, as well as some memory boosting exercises they can do to improve and…
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The moment many adults have waited for has finally arrived – retirement. Working hard for the past few decades have amounted to this moment where you finally get to rest and enjoy life. One thing that you will never run out of during retirement is time. Of course, you can do absolutely nothing during retirement,…
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