An estimated 45% of American seniors aged 85 and older are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease with 1 in 10 individuals aged 65 and over suffering from this as well. The most common cause of dementia among adults, Alzheimer’s disease’s notable symptoms include memory loss, difficulty speaking or expressing themselves, and issues with handling daily tasks…
While there are a variety of different reasons why we should travel, but one of the most compelling reasons for doing so should be the opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. However, caring for your elderly parents as they travel can be difficult, with proper planning and research required to ensure their…
As humans get older, the relationship between the brain and age becomes more tenuous. In many cases, even if dementia is not in the picture, you may find your aging loved one slowing down a bit. This can pertain to physical as well as mental changes that take place during a person’s golden years. Why…
Discovering or suspecting dementia in loved ones can be a particularly distressing time in your life. However, you can do everything in your power to improve the outcome the better you understand the condition. With all your efforts and comprehension of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, etc., it’s still important to remember that eventually, your loved one…
Though the weather is finally turning warmer and outdoor exercises can once again resume, occasionally, mother nature is going to throw a cooler day, a storm, or some other kind of inclement weather in the way. This doesn’t mean, however, that it has to derail the workout routine. There are numerous indoor exercises that retirement…
Though taking care of loved ones with dementia can feel daunting, with a better understanding of the disease, it can feel somewhat less challenging. If you’re caring for a friend, loved one, or parent with some type of dementia (i.e., Alzheimer’s disease), crucial to your success is the combination of vital information and a good…
The interesting thing is that as we become older, our desire for fast food declines. And that may be a gift in disguise, because the unfortunate thing is that as we age, our metabolism slows, causing the food we ingest to adhere to our systems for longer. Our eating preferences vary throughout time as our…
It’s easy to assume that detecting melancholy in an elderly person would be simple since many indicators of grief, such as tears and weariness, are evident. However, depression, like many other illnesses, presents differently in the aged than in the youthful. An elderly person who is depressed, for instance, may not cry a lot but…
We’ve all heard that health is your wealth but we don’t often realize how interrelated our bodies are. This is particularly true when it comes to our dental health. Mouth hygiene gained much attention in recent years since many of the symptoms associated with poor dental care might be connected to other chronic diseases in…
Our brains are very vital organs. It’s your body’s command center, allowing you to think, feel, among other things. Since the brain performs such a critical role, we must give it plenty of energy and nutrition to ensure that it functions correctly and remains healthy. The meals we consume have a significant impact on the…