An estimated 45% of American seniors aged 85 and older are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease with 1 in 10 individuals aged 65 and over suffering from this as well. The most common cause of dementia among adults, Alzheimer’s disease’s notable symptoms include memory loss, difficulty speaking or expressing themselves, and issues with handling daily tasks…
While there are a variety of different reasons why we should travel, but one of the most compelling reasons for doing so should be the opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. However, caring for your elderly parents as they travel can be difficult, with proper planning and research required to ensure their…
As humans get older, the relationship between the brain and age becomes more tenuous. In many cases, even if dementia is not in the picture, you may find your aging loved one slowing down a bit. This can pertain to physical as well as mental changes that take place during a person’s golden years. Why…
Discovering or suspecting dementia in loved ones can be a particularly distressing time in your life. However, you can do everything in your power to improve the outcome the better you understand the condition. With all your efforts and comprehension of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, etc., it’s still important to remember that eventually, your loved one…
Though the weather is finally turning warmer and outdoor exercises can once again resume, occasionally, mother nature is going to throw a cooler day, a storm, or some other kind of inclement weather in the way. This doesn’t mean, however, that it has to derail the workout routine. There are numerous indoor exercises that retirement…
