Eyesight is something that people tend to take for granted — especially when they’re younger and can see for miles — but it’s something that seniors need to be proactive about as they advance in age. As people get older, their vision deteriorates, but the process can be slowed, and a number of maladies can […]
People are living longer lives these days. In fact, more and more seniors are living to — and past — the so-called “century mark” of 100 years. Three-digit birthdays are being celebrated with much more frequency lately, and families are enjoying the company of their oldest and wisest members for longer than ever. This is […]
Alzheimer’s Disease is the most widely known form of dementia, and it affects more than 5.3 million people in the United States alone. The majority of those individuals are over the age of 65, but many Alzheimer’s sufferers begin to display signs and symptoms in the years leading up to the traditional retirement age. When […]
Around the world, it is estimated that 350 million people suffer from the debilitating condition known as clinical depression. In the United States, 14.8 million adults — nearly seven percent of the total population — suffer from the disease, making it a major public health concern. What’s more, people are more likely to experience depressive […]
One of the most heartbreaking downsides to aging is a growing sense of loneliness. People retire from their jobs, which causes the loss of a significant social center, and as they grow older, they watch as their peers pass away or move on to other parts of the world. Families grow, but they also become […]
People tend to grow more reflective as they advance in age, and they often spend considerable time reminiscing about the past and their life experiences. Sadly, it’s all too easy to ignore the stories told by the elderly population in our society. But by encouraging seniors to tell those stories, everyone benefits. If you’re caring […]
Family members and caregivers of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can often feel helpless. Dementia is usually caused by irreversible factors that people can’t control, and this creates situations where people who want to act in a positive way find that they simply don’t know what to do to help. […]
Most of us go about our daily activities without paying much attention to the details. We often go to bed at night thinking that the day went by quickly without much happening, but the reality is that our lives are filled with activities – many of which we take for granted. For seniors, taking day-to-day […]
If it seems like yoga has become a lot more mainstream in the last few years, you’re not just imagining things – the ancient practice has seen quite a resurgence lately here in the United States, especially among those who may have shown little interest in the past. New yoga studios are opening every day […]
The list of benefits associated with in-home senior care for the aging population is a long one, but the bottom line is that seniors simply live longer, happier and more fulfilled lives when they’re able to remain in the comfort of their homes. Of course, the key to making it all work is the dedication […]
