Now that the warmer months are on their way, make the best of the sunny temperatures and head outdoors with your senior loved ones or cozy up inside with some calming activities. Not only are summer activities a good way to spend quality time and bond, but they also help your loved ones relax and…
Simple day-to-day tasks can become more taxing as aging takes its toll on one’s body. For some seniors, this may affect their personal hygiene due to limited mobility or physical limitations, such as struggling to shower, inability to walk and maintain balance, or even using the toilet. This is worrying seeing as hygiene and health…
Have you ever heard of aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is basically the usage of certain aromatic materials (such as essential oils) in order to produce certain pleasant smells that may improve psychological and physical well-being. Typically, the aromatic materials are dispersed through a diffuser and essential oils can be purchased online or at dedicated shops. Some supermarkets…
So, you’ve planned an entire day out with your loved ones. Maybe you were thinking about having a picnic outdoors, a day at the beach, or a simple walk in the park. However, the weather may have different plans and you may find your entire itinerary upended thanks to some stormy weather. In situations like…
Who doesn’t occasionally crave the odd candy bar or savory snack every now and then? Even older individuals have cravings, and these can be perfectly normal and little cause of concern. However, it is important to note that many older individuals may also have other medical conditions that may be affected by the consumption of…
As we age, it is perfectly normal to begin experiencing dips in the quality of our hearing capabilities. Age-related hearing loss (also known as presbycusis) is extremely common for most individuals but may often go undetected for many years. Hearing loss does not just mean that you hear things softer, but it may also affect…
The shift to becoming a caregiver for a loved one can be sudden and unexpected. As a caregiver, you are placed in a demanding and challenging position towards caring for a family member that would also have to undergo the drastic change of dynamics in becoming someone who needs caring for. For many career adults,…
Whilst we may crave the warmth of the summer sun during cold and rainy days, it is just as important to remember that whilst the summer months bring us plenty of warmth and bloom, it is also associated with high temperatures that may be especially dangerous for older individuals. In this article, we cover some…
Among the best form of recreation available to us are sports. There are various forms of sports, ranging from team-based (such as soccer) to individual (like badminton). You will find that different sports require different kinds of physical intensities. For instance, golf or archery can be considered a fairly relaxing past-time. On the other hand,…
Symptoms of dementia can include, among other things, memory, communication, and thought impairment. For a variety of reasons/diseases, a collection of symptoms can occur that may possibly point to dementia. What affects numerous individuals today may also be Alzheimer’s. What are the symptoms of both and when should you be concerned enough to schedule an…