As adults age and enter their retirement years, there is great emphasis on them to keep busy so that their minds can remain sharp. Being an active older adult, this can mean taking a walk each morning or going out to dinner with friends. Some may even continue to do part-time work if they prefer.…
Everyone requires socialization in order to stay happy and healthy. For those living with dementia, however, socialization is more than just a talk with people. It has a great impact on their overall health and this is because it keeps them grounded to the present moment. These individuals often daydream as a coping mechanism to…
It can be scary to see your loved ones with memory loss be disoriented and agitated. It is common for those with Alzheimer’s disease to have such symptoms, especially during the late afternoon and carry on into the night. Your loved ones now take more time to accomplish tasks that may have once been effortless,…
The aging population is a problem that plagues many countries and societies around the world. Just in the United States alone, there are more than a million seniors who choose to live in assisted living communities. These facilities are places where seniors can go to interact and socialize with their peers who are of similar…
It may be a painful process watching your once alert loved ones become more disoriented. Seeing them struggle to recall the name of their dinner last night or the name of the television show they were watching in the afternoon are common symptoms of age-related memory loss. Despite your worries, such occasional lapses in their…
Stubbornness is a characteristic in which an individual refuses to alter their view about something or a choice they’ve reached. Stubborn people are adamant about sticking to their views and beliefs. They also have a tremendous aversion to change, particularly when it is forced upon them by others. To know why the elderly seem to…
Losing weight after turning 60 isn’t like losing weight when you were in your 30s. It is much harder than it used to be, but it is still possible with a lot of hard work. In fact, think about what it used to feel like when trying to lose weight in your early adulthood. It…
Aging loved ones are prone to weight gain because of a slowing metabolism, less physical activity, and changes in eating habits as they age. Healthy snacks can help with weight loss or at least keep your body’s metabolism in good shape even as you get older. If you’re looking for some easy and healthy snacks for seniors,…
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, one of the things you might worry about is their loneliness and social isolation. After all, if they can’t remember how to reach out to people, it isn’t easy to know how they are feeling and whether they are still in touch with friends or family…
Dementia is an overarching term for disorders that affects ones’ cognitive abilities and memory. It is caused by the death of nerve cells or the failure of their function in the brain. Such disorders are most commonly found in older adults. Some estimates suggest as many as 7% of those 60 years old and above have…