Maintaining mental stimulation in your elderly years needs a continual supply of brainpower. The ideal approach to turn your brain into a frontrunner is to obtain an average of eight hours of continuous sleep every night; but as we get older, this isn’t always possible. Thankfully, there is a variety of brain-boosting drinks that may…
A diet change can reduce the risk of dementia in your elderly loved one. Also known as the Alzheimer’s diet, consuming foods that are rich in brain-healthy nutrients can prevent dementia or even reverse the early stages of cognitive decline. Need some tips on cooking healthy and delicious meals for your elderly parents? Here are…
Animated movies are a family favorite for a reason. Their light-hearted plots still manage to impart important lessons, making them the perfect medium for children. Watching animated movies with grandkids is one great activity that lets you spend some family time together. Keeping socially active and spending time with your loved ones is a great…
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…