Urinary incontinence is a common yet often embarrassing health condition for many older women and men. More than 50 percent of older individuals, mostly women, struggle with urinary incontinence in the United States. The severity can range from mild leakage of urine upon sneezing or coughing to chronic wetting. Although urinary incontinence occurs more often…
There are numerous signs and symptoms associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory-related conditions. It is not at all uncommon for episodes of screaming and crying in dementia and/or Alzheimer’s cases. At the top of their lungs, those afflicted may be screaming for help. For long periods of time, they might cry inconsolably. For both…
Try as you may to stay fit and strong during the flu and cold season, it is still tough to avoid falling ill. After all, the flu virus does not discriminate between young and old people, or unhealthy and healthy individuals. Furthermore, since the virus is easily transmitted through respiratory droplets in the air every…
Turning 65 is a milestone and should be celebrated. 65 was once considered the standard retirement age and you can start making full use of senior discounts! While you should be keeping fit and eating right to keep yourself healthy, you should also consider other things to do, like taking a look at your healthcare…
When your loved ones transition to retirement, they’ll enter a new phase in life that’s slower and much more relaxed. This means that your loved ones can easily fall into the habit of not keeping themselves busy. Not being active can result in both physical and psychological problems that will affect their overall well-being. Thankfully,…
Don’t think that just because you’ve turned 60 that life has to slow down. While it’s normal to feel like your energy levels are going down once you’re past a certain age, you shouldn’t worry too much about it. It may be frustrating to find yourself wanting to do many things like traveling but not…
When your loved ones’ health and functional abilities start to decline, it’s a sign that they require assistance and monitoring. However, you or your family members might not be available to stay home throughout the day due to work or other responsibilities. If this is the case, then you have probably thought of hiring an…
Living alone for the elderly comes with multiple benefits: they can maintain their independence, continue caring for themselves and carry on meeting with friends or doing activities they like without any sudden changes to their living situation. Living alone does come with several safety and health hazards, so follow these tips to make their homes…
As we age, there will be many challenges that will no doubt occur and disrupt our lives. This is inevitable, and in some cases, has no cure, though there are treatments and therapies to manage the problems. You’ll realize that as we transition to middle age, medical issues and stress may be more commonplace. If…
Diet is an essential part of health and a healthy diet combined with regular exercise can do wonders for our health as we age. While there are plenty of foods marketed as superfoods promising numerous benefits, some of these foods might not be the best for anyone older than the age of 60 to consume.…