If you have a loved one with dementia, you probably have heard about how animals or pets can have numerous benefits for them. Pet therapy is also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT). It consists of guided and structured sessions where a trained animal is used to provide therapy to achieve specific objectives in the targeted…
Whether your parents are avid home chefs or cook every once in a while, it is important to ensure safety in the kitchen at all times. The kitchen can be an extremely dangerous place for everyone as there are numerous objects and obstacles that may harm them. Tools, appliances, and even foods can pose threats…
Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, which is a general term for the loss of memory and other cognitive abilities which can affect a person’s everyday life. You may find that communicating with your parents who have Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. Nevertheless, it is important to keep trying to establish that…
Are you looking for fun and creative activities that you can do as hobbies? Staying creative past the age of 60 has many positive benefits for your physical and mental well-being. When you engage in activities that enhance your creativity, you would find that your mood is elevated, and you are filled with a sense…
Agitation is the most common reason why older adults with memory-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are placed in a retirement community. In America, there are more than 5 million people with dementia, and out of these 5 million, at least 80% of them may develop behaviors of Alzheimer’s that can…
Upon reaching retirement, most of us would have a lot of free time to spare. We are finally free from the stresses of work and would be presented with the opportunity to explore what is next. However, it is not uncommon for older adults to complain of boredom after retirement because of the lack of…
There are many factors that you need to consider before deriving a decision on the most ideal retirement community for an older loved one. It can be a difficult process as choosing the right path for your older loved one’s future often comes with many concerns and questions. If you are looking to relocate your…
We are all busy in our middle years, being engaged daily with our careers, kids, travel, and socializing. There is always something that is going on that needs our attention. However, when we approach retirement, life tends to slow down. We will have a lot more time on our hands and this may in turn…
As we age, it is common for us to experience a decline in our vision, strength, and dexterity. This can hinder us from completing our daily tasks with ease which can include activities like flossing our teeth and more. The precise coordination that flossing requires can be a real chore for an aging adult. To…
There have been many articles written recently about pet therapy and how it offers plenty of benefits for older adults. The sense of purpose and companionship that pets bring can really help to improve a person’s quality of life. This is especially important for older adults who are aging in place without close friends and…