Alzheimer's is a progressive neurological disease that generally affects people in their mid-60's. Unfortunately, Alzheimer's is an irreversible condition that destroys neurons and affects the mental state. The patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's tend to forget even small details, and thus, they need dedicated professional care. Memory Care and Assisted Living form the two pillars of [...]
Older adults have plenty of senior and retirement housing options these days compared to the past twenty years. Never again do seniors need to choose just between aging in place or a nursing facility. Now, they have a wide array of choices--from an independent living community to resort-like village concepts. But in between of it [...]
Looking for a new, exciting activity that will pique your interest in the long-run? Why not join a book club! Whether you are an avid reader or a newbie who wants to try reading, every senior can significantly benefit from joining a book club. Here are eight reasons why you need to sign-up now and [...]
Older adults tend to go through life taking care of the people around them--their kids, grandkids, and even their grandkid’s children. They had become so used to putting others’ welfare before their needs that self-care became a foreign concept. Add to that the current health crisis and environmental changes happening, seniors can find themselves spiraling [...]
Aging comes with a lot of changes and challenges. One such specific consequence is the body’s reduced immune functions and vulnerability to diseases. Some illnesses are manageable and easier to prevent, but some come with debilitating symptoms like the neurodegenerative disease called dementia. Seeing a loved one get diagnosed and battle dementia can be heartbreaking, [...]
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 [...]
