Out of all the age-related health concerns for seniors, Alzheimer's and dementia are, by far, the worst. The disease not only subjects seniors to great hardships but also the people around them. It is a hard battle for both the senior and caregiver because of the disease's many physical and behavioral symptoms. Memory loss is [...]
Everything you do—whether you are pursuing your passion, caring for your grandkids, or volunteering at a charity—tends to get stressful and tiresome over time. It is rewarding on so many levels, but you cannot deny the amount of stress it can bring into your life. There is a thin line between normal stress and burnout, [...]
Significant changes have always been a lot to take on, especially relocating and moving to a new place. It involves a great deal of work, planning, and actual moving, which can take a toll on you both physically and emotionally. However, sometimes transitioning is the only safe option left, especially for seniors who have dementia [...]
The pandemic brought about many changes to everybody’s lives. Suddenly, everyone needs to wear masks, obey quarantine protocols, and stay at least six feet apart from each other. This new normal has everyone rethinking their way of life. Everybody is in constant fear and anxiety for their health, especially the older adults ages 60 and [...]
The first step we have to take in dealing with any problem is getting to know more about it right to the very last detail. However, exploring a diagnosis for Parkinson's disease may not be as motivational as we think. Although this is not entirely true. In fact, getting to know the signs of Parkinson's [...]
Brain health is a significant concern for every person going into their prime years of 65 and above. Your mental capacity controls pretty much everything in your life—thinking, planning, moving, and decision-making. So, preserving it as you age is as important as safeguarding your physical health. Mental well-being affects the life you are going to [...]
Aging comes with a lot of consequences to the physical and mental health states of the body. As you grow older, your body ages as well, causing many of its physiologic functions to deteriorate. It also becomes more prone to several debilitating diseases that can affect the quality of life. One such disorder is the [...]
Art is comparable to magic. Some noble pursuits are necessary to living, but art is what makes us feel alive. It kept us sane through lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It served as platforms for societal change. This powerful tool transcends all sorts of limits—even memories that dementia prevents seniors from experiencing in Alzheimer's [...]
Fully bloomed florals, ripened vegetables, and a lush green vicinity—all before your eyes. Imagine partaking in growing this scenery. Just the thought of it stimulates tranquility. But more than its beauty, gardening provides a lot of health benefits for seniors too. Its advantages stretch so wide that many senior living facilities incorporate its therapeutic effects [...]
During these incredulous times of stress and isolation, mental health has come to the forefront of discussion. Depending on the state they live in, seniors are following strict guidelines regarding visitors. The guidelines also differ depending on whether the senior lives at home or in a senior living community. No matter what your living situation [...]
