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 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…
Have you heard about Dyspepsia? If you have not, you need to know about it because it is something that can affect your loved ones in their golden years. In fact, it is a typical symptom among mature adults. Nausea, bloating, feeling full, stomach soreness, loss of appetite, heartburn, and acidic plash are some of…
If you have an elderly loved one who is looking to transition to senior living or requires assistance with daily tasks, you may be wondering how to plan a monthly budget that will meet their needs. Of course, your target amount will depend on several factors, such as the level of care required and whether…
There’s no shame in requiring personal care services as we get older, and doing so can be in the best interests of your elderly loved one, particularly if maintaining personal hygiene is becoming a chore for them. As a family caregiver for your loved one or simply someone who assists them with this important daily…
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…
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…
In order for older adults to thrive and enjoy their golden years, they need to maintain a sense of independence and freedom. Unfortunately, there may come a point in time when personal safety outweighs these which makes it crucial for them to move in with a family member or into a retirement community. If you…
Know someone or a loved one with dementia? If you do, you need to understand incontinence in people with dementia. While it is not a symptom of dementia, it commonly affects most people with dementia. Hence, read on to understand incontinence in people with dementia. What Is Incontinence? Firstly, you need to understand what exactly…
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…