Almost everyone adheres to a particular schedule every day, from the second you wake up to the moment you turn off your night light at dawn. However busy your day goes, there are things that you cannot forgo not doing and will always be a part of your daily routine, like drinking a cup of [...]
Today, more and more seniors prefer to age and spend their golden years in an assisted living community. In fact, over a million seniors aged 65 and above currently enjoy the perks of residing in such a senior home. So, why is that? For starters, an assisted living facility isn’t just your typical retirement home. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Many Americans are now following social distancing guidelines. However, social distancing can lead to feelings of isolation for many people. Social isolation brings with it a whole new set of problems. It can be difficult for many people to handle, and for seniors, it can even jeopardize their health. According to a report done by [...]
While the cold and flu season may be coming to an end soon, the same can't be said for the coronavirus, aka COVID-19. And just like with the flu season, seniors and those with compromised immune systems are the ones who are the most vulnerable to the coronavirus. Also, caregivers may be especially vulnerable to [...]
