It’s a fact of life for seniors that going to the doctor is a regular occurrence. When people get older, their bodies become more fragile, and they often become more susceptible to disease and other illnesses. And when illnesses are contracted, they tend to last longer than they did when they were younger. Senior care […]
When a person is young, it can feel like they have all the time in the world. Think back to your school days, and you’ll probably call to mind events that seemed to last forever. Or remember when you had your children and it seemed like they would remain kids for all eternity. But, as […]
For many people, the change in seasons means a chance to change the wardrobe and the way the home is decorated. For others, it means a home that’s transformed from the absence of children who have gone back to school. For everyone, it’s a time for the menu of dinner options to change. Cooler temperatures […]
With fall just around the corner, people all over are going through their closets to reassess their wardrobes. Out are the Bermuda shorts and sandals. In are sweaters and comfy boots. Dressing appropriately for the climate is something that keeps people comfortable, and it provides an opportunity to bring some different flair and style to […]
As you’ve gotten older, you may have noticed that your sleep patterns have changed over time. As a younger individual, you may have experienced long periods of deep, full unconscious sleep with lots of time spent in “dreamland.” You also probably slept more, in general, when you had a younger body. If you didn’t get […]
Alzheimer’s Disease is a common and well-known form of dementia, and it affects approximately 5.4 million Americans, most of whom are over the age of 65. The disease is characterized by a steady decline in memory and other cognitive abilities, and it’s been known to cause a great deal of stress and strain in families […]
Caregivers, like the seniors they devote so much time and energy to, are special people. For a large number of senior caregivers, it’s not about having a job; it’s about following a true calling that leads them to put their needs on the back burner so they can give back through excellent care of others. […]
Most people love to travel — staying at home can be nice, comfortable and cozy — but there’s nothing quite like the perspective shift that happens when visiting somewhere that’s different. Even short trips away from home can be enlightening and enriching, injecting travelers with a sense of wonder and understanding that they bring back […]
Technology rules our modern world, and one of the areas where tech is really having a huge impact is in the world of fitness. We are all, by now, familiar with devices like smartphones and tablets, but devices like wearable fitness trackers and heart-rate monitors are becoming as common as wristwatches and baseball caps. People […]
The human body is an amazing machine that’s made up of a number of amazing parts. An array of complicated systems operates like clockwork to ensure that the body keeps moving through life, and the heart is chief among the physiological components that make it all happen. These days, people around the world are much […]
