For most of us, we would have contracted chickenpox as a child. One of the most common reassurances is that we are unlikely to recontract the infection. However, it is possible to experience a return of the virus in our lifetime. One third of the American population is likely to experience this returning infection, otherwise…
Ensuring the proper care of elders and showing them respect is, in most cultures, a top priority and an honorable endeavor. Unfortunately, where our retirement age citizens are concerned, financial, physical, and emotional abuse occurs every day. Though the thought is unfathomable to some of us, it seems others have no scruples or conscience. Making…
Though critical for the health of one’s body and mind, physical activity can be harder to come by during the winter months. But no matter the weather outside, it is absolutely essential – particularly for 55+ aged adults – to remain active. For a better overall quality of sleep, memory, health, and life all year…
If you are someone who loves spending time with nature or enjoys the cool evening breeze by the lake, then retiring in Portage, IN, might just be what you need. Even if you are someone that has never thought about spending time with nature or simply never had the opportunity to do so before retirement,…
It is inevitable that our state of health changes as we age. One of the health problems that older adults may encounter is cognitive decline. Some symptoms of cognitive decline include memory loss, having difficulty with multi-tasking, having shorter attention spans, and more. Although severe brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease cannot be completely cured, it…
According to the Administration on Aging, around three in five individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will wander. This potentially dangerous act as a result of cognitive decline can occur when an individual with dementia is looking for something or someone due to feelings of anxiety, fear, or discomfort. Wandering, also known as elopement, can…
As we grow older and begin to age, a large number of seemingly unexplainable changes can take place. This is often alarming and scary, and nothing is scarier than memory loss and other cognitive impairments. Hence, it is imperative that your loved ones maintain brain health. The brain is just another muscle, and thus, it…
Moving to a senior living community can be difficult to adjust to, especially if you are away from your loved ones and no longer see them as frequently as you would like to. Nowadays, we can leverage technology such as video calls and Zoom to regularly stay connected with our loved ones. It is important…
Americans, on average, are living about two decades more than the typical retirement age of 65. This is a long time to take into consideration while planning retirement funds. You might even realize that you would have to cut down on spending. However, reducing your spending and saving more money does not mean that you…
What exactly are bed sores? Also known as decubitus or pressure ulcers, these are injuries that affect both the skin and any underlying tissue as a result of prolonged pressure. In most cases, it will happen over bony areas like a person’s ankles, tailbone, hips, and heels. However, if your loved one is experiencing bed…