For the uninitiated, sun exposure surprisingly offers a number of health benefits for aging adults. Here are some benefits of sunbathing which will convince you and your loved ones to do some outdoor activities. Avoiding Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin D is important. However, many aging adults spend a huge part of the year indoors, avoiding…
Like adulthood, childhood, or adolescence, aging is a stage of life. Adults age differently and experience numerous changes psychologically, physically, socially, spiritually, and intellectually. Every person adapts to aging differently. However, those who fail to adjust appropriately might develop emotional problems. Let’s explore some of the emotional changes in an elderly loved one. Denial Your…
Did you know that more than half of the 5.4 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or Mild Cognitive Impairments are unaware of their condition? While developments in technology have certainly aided in our ability to detect these conditions at an earlier stage, these cognitive impairments are still far more common than one might think,…
Did you know that every year around 235,000 people have to visit emergency rooms due to injuries in the bathroom? More than a third of injuries in the bathroom happen while showering and over 14 percent of these injuries occur on the toilet. These injuries occur the most among older individuals, peaking at those whose…
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…
