Wake up, shower, get dressed, and make breakfast. As we age, it is normal for these daily tasks to present obstacles within themselves. If you have noticed that you or a loved one has had trouble completing some of these tasks independently, you might consider adaptive equipment.
Read MoreAs you embark on your journey of finding the facility that best suits your needs, consider the following key qualities.
Read MoreAs we grow older, it can become tougher to accomplish tasks that were previously simple. Often, we see this happen first-hand to people close to us, such as parents or grandparents. This may result in your loved one requiring assisted living.
Read MoreNavigating this can be tricky, but here are some tips on how to set boundaries and maintain a healthy relationship with your elderly parent.
Read MoreSetting goals will improve your life and self-esteem dramatically. Take this fresh, new year to change things for the better. You are never too old to stop living and dreaming.
Read MoreThere is actually emerging technology that is specifically made to benefit seniors and their lifestyles. From helpful robots that remind you to take your pills, robotic dogs that cuddle with you, to Virtual Reality that helps stroke patients get back to their previous lifestyle–technology is not lost on the older generation.
Read MoreHave you ever felt anxious or sad over something that wasn't a "big deal"? This may be your inner child crying out to you, magnifying a situation that doesn’t need to feel as scary or bad as it is.
Read MoreThere are ways to incorporate different methods of organization in your home to make it easier to navigate. Here are some ideas to promote independence if you are affected by vision loss and want to continue safely living independently.
Read MoreAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects millions of seniors. The prevalence of vision impairment increases as you grow older, that’s why it’s vital to your health to take care of your eyes while you can. Here are some preventative measures you can take to lower your odds of vision loss as a senior.
Read MoreYou may think that it won’t happen to you, but more than 1 in 10 elderly people are scammed every year. This article will provide knowledge about scams that specifically target seniors while giving you the resources on how to avoid them.
Read MoreRecommending that your loved one gets the treatment they need, whether this be getting an in-home caretaker or moving out of their homes, can be difficult.
Read MoreThis article will give you proven methods that can help alleviate chronic pain and help you gain a sense of control over it. With some effort, it’s possible to decrease symptoms of chronic pain and help you live a life focused on joy.
Read MoreDementia generally starts affecting the older population around age 65. It is caused by losing or damaging nerve cells, which affects connections in the brain. There are a wide variety of causes for dementia, which may be fearsome if you are approaching an older age.
Read MorePsychology says older people selectively optimize their lives by prioritizing and choosing the goals they want the most and the relationships they want to maintain the most. Neuroscience says D1 receptors start to fail with age, leaving D2 receptors in charge of the brain, so to speak. Falling in love is not as easy, but staying in love is, and may even get stronger.
Read MoreWhether it’s the last time hanging up the apron, logging off the office computer, or closing the classroom doors, retirement is always a huge step in life that opens up an endless number of doors. Because of the time and monetary stability it provides, the possibilities of what to do in the years following retirement are both limitless and varied.
Read MoreAs a kid, you hate it when Mom tells you to go to bed. You wait for her to leave the room, then crawl under your covers and turn on a flashlight. As a high school student, you stay up late talking to friends, feet propped up on the kitchen table, much to the disapproving sighs of your parents. As a college student, you chug espressos in the middle of the night, working furiously on the next deadline. Procrastination doesn’t seem like such a good idea now, does it?
Read MoreWhile exercise and avoidance of harmful substances such as alcohol and drugs are important aspects of caring for both the body and mind, a set of well-balanced eating habits are the true key to a healthy physical and mental state.
Read MoreOver the years, the rising elderly population has faced increasingly high prejudice which sees them as hindering social productivity and dynamism.
Read MoreMoney is a major player in life. For many people, it determines whether they will struggle to be happy and successfully care for those dependent on them, or live comfortably and free from stress. Though managing personal finances is a huge factor in all stages of a person’s life, it is of particular importance in older adulthood and post-retirement.
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