For the uninitiated, sun exposure surprisingly offers a number of health benefits for aging adults. Here are some benefits of sunbathing which will convince you and your loved ones to do some outdoor activities. Avoiding Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin D is important. However, many aging adults spend a huge part of the year indoors, avoiding…
Like adulthood, childhood, or adolescence, aging is a stage of life. Adults age differently and experience numerous changes psychologically, physically, socially, spiritually, and intellectually. Every person adapts to aging differently. However, those who fail to adjust appropriately might develop emotional problems. Let’s explore some of the emotional changes in an elderly loved one. Denial Your…
Did you know that more than half of the 5.4 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or Mild Cognitive Impairments are unaware of their condition? While developments in technology have certainly aided in our ability to detect these conditions at an earlier stage, these cognitive impairments are still far more common than one might think,…
Did you know that every year around 235,000 people have to visit emergency rooms due to injuries in the bathroom? More than a third of injuries in the bathroom happen while showering and over 14 percent of these injuries occur on the toilet. These injuries occur the most among older individuals, peaking at those whose…
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…