Swallowing problems can be quite common in older people. Some of them have trouble swallowing food or liquids. This condition is known as dysphagia and it can result in dehydration, malnutrition, or aspiration pneumonia. It is difficult watching someone having trouble swallowing and not knowing how to help. It is good for caregivers to know…
Spending your golden years relaxing at the beach is the ultimate dream shared by many Americans. The sandy shores and glistening waters are hard to resist when thinking of a place to have fun at. Florida, especially Venice, the perfect beachside city which is home to some of the best beaches in the country. It…
Although social media is still fairly new and different, older adults have been steadily adopting it as part of their lives. According to the surveys conducted by Pew Research Center, social media usage among those aged 65 and above have risen from just 5% in 2010 to an astounding 45% in 2021. Social media has…
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be a scary syndrome to handle. According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 55 million older adults who have dementia. Once your loved one has mid-stage to advanced dementia, they may start to experience sundowning, as known as “late-day confusion”. It is a symptom which…
When your loved ones are living independently, it is incredibly important to ensure that they are safe at home. There are fewer things as scary as finding out that they have fallen. Annually, over three million visits to the emergency department are a result of older adult falls as reported by the Centers for Disease…
