Table of Content1 1. Losing a Loved One2 2. Living with a Chronic Health Condition3 3. Having Dementia4 4. Being Put in the Middle of Family Drama5 5. Feeling Like Independence Is Being Lost Depression is a mood disorder that’s fairly common in seniors. Even so, the National Institute on…
Table of Content1 Retaining Cognitive Capabilities2 Benefiting an Aging Brain3 Boosting Mental Focus4 Enhancing the Sense of Time & Place5 Preventing Loneliness & Isolation The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, the number of people living with some form of dementia will triple. If you’re currently caring for a…
Table of Content1 Give Back to the World2 Learn to Notice & Avoid Negativity3 Spend Time with Younger People4 Exercise & Eat Right5 Enjoy Occasional Indulgences Happiness in old age is more than just a state of mind. Feeling joy can be achieved by living a healthy lifestyle and cultivating…
Table of Content1 1. Suddenlysenior.com2 2. Facebook.com3 3. AARP.com4 4. Seniorsonly.club5 5. Seniors.lovetoknow.com6 6. Webmd.com Senior-friendly websites are simple to use, and they should even help seniors potentially connect with other people. Websites can range from serious news sites to ones where seniors can just have fun playing games. These…
Table of Content1 1. Saves Money2 2. Boosts Memory3 3. Provides Seniors with More Freedom4 4. Ensures Senior Safety5 5. Allows Regular Visits from Family Members When seniors are no longer able to take care of themselves, they may require help from others. Instead of moving to assisted living facilities,…
Table of Content1 1. Age2 2. Stroke3 3. Head Trauma4 4. Depression5 5. Poor Diet6 6. A Sedentary Lifestyle Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses many different conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. While there are many forms of dementia, it’s generally a chronic and progressive condition that becomes more noticeable…
Table of Content1 Wandering2 Behavioral Challenges3 Unexplained Bruises & Marks4 Recovery Seniors who are living with medical conditions that impact their sleep may need assistance during the night. Medications for specific treatments could also raise the risk of mental illness and damage brain functioning, which increases the need for nightly…
Table of Content1 1. Understand the Numbers2 2. Choose to Age in Place3 3. Increase Cleaning & Hygiene Practices4 4. Practice Social Distancing5 5. Take Care of General Health Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has changed the world, and seniors have serious reasons to be concerned about their health. Not…
Table of Content1 1. Host Recognition Dinners2 2. Look for Solutions3 3. Trust the Caregiver More4 4. Give Gifts of Appreciation5 5. Offer a Shoulder to Lean On6 6. Help Out More7 7. Promote Goals When you encourage family caregivers, you’re helping them believe in themselves and giving them the…
Table of Content1 Lower Dopamine Levels & Vision Changes2 Structural Eye Changes & Color Perception Issues3 Medication Side Effects & Vision Problems4 Treatment of PD-Related Eye Issues The main characteristic of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is difficulty with movement that becomes increasingly noticeable as the condition progresses. However, there are many…