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…
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…
Are you a mature adult who often finds yourself feeling stressed out? If you are, it can be exhausting, and emotionally taxing on you. Thankfully, there are many ways to reduce your stress levels for someone your age. Here are the best stress-relieving tips for those in their golden years. Find Out What is Causing…
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…
With the holidays approaching soon, you might be thinking about traveling with your aging parent. However, many in their golden years find it stressful or difficult to travel for a number of reasons. Thankfully, there are many ways to make traveling much easier and enjoyable for mature adults. Here are some practical tips for traveling…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…