You may have heard that adults over the age of 60 need less sleep – but that’s just a myth. Sleeping problems in the elderly, however, can lead to them having less sleep than optimal. A third of our lives are spent sleeping, so if you notice that your loved one is having difficulties with…
A piece of unfortunate and alarming news: Alzheimer’s disease is rising in the United States. In fact, the number of older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to rise around the world by 2050. To give you a little perspective, there are currently 180,000 people aged 65 and above who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s…
Dealing with behavior problems in your parent as they get older can be difficult. Here, we’ve listed some common worrying behaviors, their causes, and how to deal with them. Hostility and Outbursts Unfortunately, age, illness (or both) can exacerbate feelings of irritability and anger in your parents. They might then feel as if they have…
Memory-related conditions present complex challenges for both those who suffer from them and their caregivers. With the rates of Alzheimer’s disease rising in the US, it’s important that memory care programs can help meet these challenges. At Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City, we provide the top memory care program in Michigan City, Indiana. Our SHINE®…
Do you know that anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders? It impacts not just older adults, but young adults and even children as well. In fact, around 10% to 20% of older adults suffer or have suffered from anxiety. Even though it’s normal for everyone to feel anxious in certain stressful…
While Indiana isn’t a coastal state, there is a charming little town in the northwest along the stunning coast of Lake Michigan. The quaint town of Long Beach has all the same attractions you’d find in an ocean-based town and some hidden delights of its own. If you’re looking to retire near Long Beach, Indiana,…
Feel like you’re not getting enough sleep, specifically good quality sleep, lately? Well, you might be suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes us to have a hard time falling and remaining asleep. Other people may also face the issue of waking up too early or constantly throughout the night, resulting in…
According to the World Health Organization, the majority of diseases suffered by those over the age of 65 result from the lack of a proper diet. Degenerative diseases like diabetes and osteoporosis are diet-related, while food high in fat is linked to prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancer. It’s important to watch what you eat, so…
As we grow older, it becomes increasingly harder for us to move around. This is why many older adults find themselves lacking the physical capability to perform strenuous activities and not injure themselves in the process. Whether it’s due to an illness or just the nature of aging bodies, physical impairment can be inevitable at…
More than 27 percent of adults under the care of aging service providers experience symptoms of anxiety. This may not necessarily amount to the diagnosis of a disorder, but it can still impact their daily functioning. Here are 4 types of anxiety disorders that your loved ones may be experiencing. While they may seem overwhelming…