The food we eat fuels our bodies and will have various effects on our quality of life. As we advance in age, we might start to notice that different types of food can affect how we feel. Some foods provide us with the energy we need to last whole day, whilst others may leave us…
Also referred to as MCI, mild cognitive impairment is a condition that causes thinking problems or memory issues in people, but which is not particularly related to age. Compared to Alzheimer’s related dementia (or Alzheimer’s itself), MCI symptoms are not as severe. For the most part, MCI affected individuals can carry out normal daily activities…
These days, there are a lot more options for medical care than there used to be. One type of care that’s becoming increasingly popular is respite care. If your loved one has just undergone a surgery or medical procedure, hospital stay isn’t the only option to help him recover. Respite care offers short-term stay at…
There’s no denying that older adults are more vulnerable to heat-related injuries and illnesses. This is due to various reasons, including the fact that the bodies of older adults do not regulate temperature as efficiently as those of younger individuals. After you have retired and have more time on your hands to enjoy everything that…
Research has found that adults who are persistently lonely during midlife (45-64 years) tend to be more susceptible to memory-related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease when they get older. Loneliness has become a pervasive health issue in today’s age; the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) found that over a third…
Colors go through the brains more swiftly than words do. Here are several colors with the responses connected with these: Red Red gets connected to vitality or strength. Red causes a rapid heartbeat or rapid breathing. Supposing patients do not eat adequately, employing red plates might raise elders’ appetites. Orange Orange gets connected to joy…
There is a wide array of enrichment activities that are carefully curated for senior living residents with their unique needs in mind. Living in an environment that provides plenty of opportunities to socialize and make new friends every day is appealing to many. For older adults who prefer privacy or are introverts, they may not…
You’re likely to receive a variety of answers if you ask retired individuals and their families why the move to a retirement community was made. Among those conversations, however, you’ll likely find a common thread: The benefits of assisted living for the family. In the decision-making process, one of the key factors was how the…
Being a caregiver is a demanding job. As the person in charge of caring for your aged parent, you may feel overwhelmed juggling different responsibilities. Having to balance work, children, and looking after your loved one is challenging. If you’re not careful, caregiver burnout can quickly set in. Symptoms of caregiver burnout include fatigue, anxiety,…
With aging, seniors’ metabolism slows down, while the overall rates that bodies break down food intake drop by 10 percent every decade after age twenty. Metabolism measures the volume of energy (calories) that your body uses as body fuel. Build Muscle Mass You shed muscle mass over your thirties – around 3% to 8% per…