Research has found that adults who are persistently lonely during midlife (45-64 years) tend to be more susceptible to memory-related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease when they get older. Loneliness has become a pervasive health issue in today’s age; the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) found that over a third…
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Colors go through the brains more swiftly than words do. Here are several colors with the responses connected with these: Red Red gets connected to vitality or strength. Red causes a rapid heartbeat or rapid breathing. Supposing patients do not eat adequately, employing red plates might raise elders’ appetites. Orange Orange gets connected to joy…
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There is a wide array of enrichment activities that are carefully curated for senior living residents with their unique needs in mind. Living in an environment that provides plenty of opportunities to socialize and make new friends every day is appealing to many. For older adults who prefer privacy or are introverts, they may not…
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You’re likely to receive a variety of answers if you ask retired individuals and their families why the move to a retirement community was made. Among those conversations, however, you’ll likely find a common thread: The benefits of assisted living for the family. In the decision-making process, one of the key factors was how the…
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Being a caregiver is a demanding job. As the person in charge of caring for your aged parent, you may feel overwhelmed juggling different responsibilities. Having to balance work, children, and looking after your loved one is challenging. If you’re not careful, caregiver burnout can quickly set in. Symptoms of caregiver burnout include fatigue, anxiety,…
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With aging, seniors’ metabolism slows down, while the overall rates that bodies break down food intake drop by 10 percent every decade after age twenty. Metabolism measures the volume of energy (calories) that your body uses as body fuel. Build Muscle Mass You shed muscle mass over your thirties – around 3% to 8% per…
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When it comes to safety and health concerns, older adults are an especially vulnerable group. Our safety considerations and needs evolve as we advance in age, which means older adults have to make changes in order to adapt. To enable the elderly to enjoy a fulfilling retirement, they need to put their safety, health, and…
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There are many reasons aging in place can stop working out for you. One of them is social isolation, where you lack the motivation to get out and participate in the activities that you enjoy. Whether you no longer drive or are unable to overcome a mental roadblock that keeps you from getting out there…
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Dementia develops and advances distinctly for different individuals, potentially rendering it harder to determine when to engage in residential home nursing care for your parent. Elder suffering from early dementia may only need short-term care, whereas others require regular maintenance. Here are some dementia care options available for elderly patients, from custodial nursing to full-time…
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Do you have a loved one who is affected with some type of memory related/cognitive condition? If so, chances are, it will get worse rather than better. Caring for them will become more difficult and consume more of your personal life as the disease progresses. It could be time to have a serious conversation about…
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