Several life-threatening diseases can be the result of a smoking addiction. This is why the habit is being kicked by more and more people. Unfortunately, many adults still smoke and in doing so, put their health and welfare at risk. Is your retirement age loved one a smoker? Would you like to help them quit?…
Details
As most people age, more often than not, bad health habits develop no matter how many good health habits used to be in effect. For that very reason, and more, certain lifestyle changes become necessary – if, that is, the person in question wants to live a long and healthy life. Has your aging loved…
Details
If you know of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you might have noticed some difficulty in conversing with them. In some instances, you may even find that they repeat the same questions during a conversation, use the wrong words to express themselves, or even forget the name of familiar objects and people. All of…
Details
Food and nutrition are extremely important for older adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle and lessen the risks of malnutrition and other illnesses. Due to various reasons, like a loss in appetite or a decrease in mobility, older adults may become less interested in shopping for groceries, preparing food, and eating. Learn more about some…
Details
Music is linked to one’s memory. As you go through different stages in life, you would likely associate specific songs, genres, or artists with your major events and milestones. Such songs can also create a soundtrack for your life. In fact, older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can even use music to access their…
Details
Is your loved one creative and looking for a new artistic hobby? Why not pick up painting? Painting has a wide array of benefits that have positive impacts on one’s mental and physical health. Not only is painting a soothing activity that relieves stress, but it also leaves you with a wonderful masterpiece at the…
Details
For many seniors, their homes contain numerous objects which are memorable to them and which they are sentimentally attached to. Whether it is that children’s book lying around in the attic, or the grandfather clock in the living room, there are so many memories and nostalgia that these items have. However, there comes a time…
Details
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but lunch is important in its own right. Having a hearty lunch can prevent fatigue and also stop you from snacking which is an unhealthy habit. Lunch is also a perfect opportunity to get a midday break and load up on fuel to power you…
Details
Having balanced nutrition is a crucial part of enjoying good health, however, it can be hard for individuals at any age, especially older adults. While it is easy to just toss out recipes and nutritional breakdowns, there is so much more that goes into having good food like grocery shopping, income, cooking abilities, availability of…
Details
Contributing to the rising rate of chronic illnesses, sedentary lifestyles also have much to do with the obesity of Americans today. This applies to all age groups. For those in their golden years, however, there are even more significant effects and dangers related to being sedentary. For retirement-age individuals, the effects of sitting too much…
Details