An individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may perform or mention something over and over again, such as repeating a question, activity, word, or undoing a task that they have just completed. In many cases, these individuals are likely looking for security, familiarity, and comfort. It can be heart-wrenching to see our loved ones struggle with…
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Simple day-to-day tasks can become more taxing as aging takes its toll on one’s body. For some seniors, this may affect their personal hygiene due to limited mobility or physical limitations, such as struggling to shower, inability to walk and maintain balance, or even using the toilet. This is worrying seeing as hygiene and health…
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Diet is a very important part of our lifestyle that can greatly affect our health. People often develop chronic diseases or health problems due to an unhealthy lifestyle and an unhealthy diet. Consistently having a diet and eating foods that are high in salt, sugar, oil, and fats could result in serious diseases such as…
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While growing older is constantly portrayed as this new and foreign stage in life, it is highly unlikely that we will experience drastic changes in the things that we need, enjoy, or value. For many people, having independence and the freedom to move around as we wish or need to are right at the top…
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When you retire, you may feel listless without a purpose and start withdrawing from society. This can be a great detriment to your physical, mental, and emotional health. That is why participating in purposeful activities like volunteering is the perfect chance to give older adults a goal in life after retirement. While volunteering, you can…
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Have you ever heard of aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is basically the usage of certain aromatic materials (such as essential oils) in order to produce certain pleasant smells that may improve psychological and physical well-being. Typically, the aromatic materials are dispersed through a diffuser and essential oils can be purchased online or at dedicated shops. Some supermarkets…
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You’ve probably heard that vitamin D is critical to the health and well-being of seniors, but do you know why? Vitamin D deficiency is an increasingly common condition among people of all ages, but older adults are at risk. Without an adequate daily intake, several geriatric syndromes can manifest. Learn about the benefits of vitamin…
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Research shows that the onset of winter and lower temperatures put aging adults at risk for a variety of injuries and health problems. These range from hypothermia to slips and falls on snow or ice and even frostbite. Therefore, below is a list of winter safety tips that will keep older adults protected. Why Are…
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Delirium and dementia are two conditions that commonly occur in mature adults and can be hard to distinguish at times. Both conditions affect memory, judgment, and communication, making it hard to function daily. It may seem like a difficult task to differentiate the two, but there are many differences. Here are some of the factors…
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Loss of appetite is a common occurrence among people advancing in age. Many such adults have problems during mealtimes, or they choose not to eat because of a loss of appetite. It is important to address this issue because they have to eat well in order to be as active and healthy as possible. The…
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