Growing older brings about a new set of challenges that are hard to predict and vary from person to person. In some people, this can be because of medical conditions, whereas in others it can be due to the decline of cognitive abilities. Either way, basic day-to-day tasks that were once commonsensical can now be…
Human beings are social creatures. Whether we are introverts or extroverts, being in healthy relationships where we connect with others and build long-lasting bonds are essential for a healthy state of mind. In fact, as we grow older, it might be even more important to build and maintain such social bonds to ensure that we…
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders in the United States of America, accounting for a large part of disability and healthcare spending. Also known as the degenerative joint disease, it is known to largely affect the elderly and is the leading cause of disability in seniors above 65 years of age. Osteoarthritis…
It can be hard to adjust to the changes in family dynamics as our elderly parents enter into their golden years. For both our parents and ourselves, this can involve a change of roles that might not be voluntary or well-received. Whether they are well-intentioned conversations about our parents’ financial situations, the expectations of caregiving,…
As we grow older, it does not mean that we have to be resigned to staying alone at home and doing solitary activities. Neither does it mean that to have a good quality of life, you must depend or impose on others to care for you. Everyone has different healthcare and lifestyle needs and there…
Senior living can feel like uncharted territory for many of us, and our perception of senior living is often limited by what we see in the media. In many cases, senior living options might be something that is only explored due to medical necessity or as a last resort, like hospices or nursing homes. However,…
Dementia is one of the most common conditions that are faced by seniors. Many may think that it is a specific disease like cancer or pneumonia, but dementia is actually a general term for declined cognitive ability. Cognitive ability refers to the ability to engage in activities like making decisions, being able to remember names,…
Malnutrition might seem like a foreign concept, considering how readily available food is in the United States now. However, malnutrition does not only occur due to starvation or eating disorders, it can also mean that whatever you are eating is inadequate to meeting you or your loved one’s nutritional needs. Whether you are trying to…
It is not a secret that as humans grow older, there are new challenges and problems that seniors will face. Some of them are very apparent, for example, medical conditions like dementia and memory loss as their cognitive abilities start to decline. Others are not as obvious, such as an increasing loss of purpose and…
Whenever someone mentions exercise, jogging or working out in the gym comes to mind. However, these exercises definitely aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you are growing older and are frequently experiencing body aches. After all, if you aren’t pursuing a toned body to attract a partner anymore, what is the point of working…