Growing older brings about a new set of challenges that are hard to predict and vary from person to person. In some people, this can be because of medical conditions, whereas in others it can be due to the decline of cognitive abilities. Either way, basic day-to-day tasks that were once commonsensical can now be…
Human beings are social creatures. Whether we are introverts or extroverts, being in healthy relationships where we connect with others and build long-lasting bonds are essential for a healthy state of mind. In fact, as we grow older, it might be even more important to build and maintain such social bonds to ensure that we…
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders in the United States of America, accounting for a large part of disability and healthcare spending. Also known as the degenerative joint disease, it is known to largely affect the elderly and is the leading cause of disability in seniors above 65 years of age. Osteoarthritis…
It can be hard to adjust to the changes in family dynamics as our elderly parents enter into their golden years. For both our parents and ourselves, this can involve a change of roles that might not be voluntary or well-received. Whether they are well-intentioned conversations about our parents’ financial situations, the expectations of caregiving,…
As we grow older, it does not mean that we have to be resigned to staying alone at home and doing solitary activities. Neither does it mean that to have a good quality of life, you must depend or impose on others to care for you. Everyone has different healthcare and lifestyle needs and there…
