Many aging retirees, both male and female, enjoy baking. Aside from the fact that it allows you to heat up your oven and prepare an infinite variety of mouthwatering meals, it also provides a number of other lesser known advantages, so below is a list of benefits of baking for seniors. Promotes Creativity While all…
Research from Alzheimer’s Association shows that hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia are symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the middle and late stages. The study also says that about 31 percent of Alzheimer’s patients will experience delusions, while 16 percent of individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease will experience hallucinations. Hallucinations involve smelling, seeing, hearing, or feeling things…
There are many rewards that can be experienced through caregiving. Particularly for a loved one, care is something you want to provide. Being there when a loved one needs you is, for most caregivers, extremely gratifying. That said, however, over time, things can change. If caregiver stress syndrome occurs, you may feel sad, alone, exhausted,…
Did you know that different colors and hues can have varying impacts on the brain and human behavior? Essentially this also means that every color has a tremendous, but subtle influence on how you feel at any given time. But this is especially true for mature adults living with dementia. After all, they can be…
When it comes to socializing, many people love a glass. If you’re a retiree, you should be aware of how alcohol might affect your body as you age and what low-risk drinking entails for you. Nonetheless, because standards are based on the typical individual and the effects of alcohol differ widely from one person to…
As you age into your golden years, you may notice a change in your agility. Or you might have experienced a health condition that leaves you with limited mobility. Hobbies that you used to enjoy in the past became strenuous. However, this doesn’t mean you have to give up on the fun and activities. Want…
If you’re looking to make the move to Portage, IN, you might be wondering what the city has to offer. Portage is located on the tip of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has an extensive park system comprising 15 parks. It is the largest community in the Portage Township of Porter County and…
While losing weight usually gets all the media attention, there are instances where people want to gain it instead. To help seniors gain weight there are a number of methods you’ll want to employ to ensure their weight increase is healthy rather than unhealthy. Become More Physically Active While many aging adults dismiss physical fitness,…
As you retire, you may be starting to think of life in your golden years. However, you may also be flooded with a list of places to retire to. All of them may be great choices, but if you choose Valparaiso, IN, it will be the best place to retire! Check out four reasons and…
Do you know someone, or have a loved one with dementia? If you do, you should consider visiting an art museum with them. And that is because there are numerous benefits to visiting art museums for people with dementia. Hence, read on to learn more about these benefits. Promote Longevity Did you know that visiting…