Starting a new life away from home can be very intimidating especially for those who are above 65 years. You will be miles away from your friends and family, with a new environment and surroundings. The things that you always see every day, you cannot see them anymore. It might sound scary but on the…
St. Patrick’s Day where green is all around you. Originally a Roman Catholic feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, it has become one of the most anticipated holidays in America. Every year, we get to see a parade of green lined up on our streets. It is a day where we get to…
Having difficulty swallowing food or liquids is known as dysphagia. It is indeed a serious problem for many older adults that we have to take note of. It can cause dehydration, malnutrition, or aspiration pneumonia. This condition affects many older adults, up to around 6 million people in the United States. Dysphagia usually results from…
Celebrating spring with some fun spring activities for the elderly! After a long cold winter, the sun and warm weather are a wonderful change. To enjoy this new season, here are some activities you can use to celebrate spring with older people. These activities will surely brighten their day and help create beautiful memories together.…
Many older adults lose interest in preparing meals and cooking as they age, but having the right nutrition and diet is important for healthy aging. Changing taste buds, medication side effects, eating alone, and physical difficulty are reasons why older adults may not cook the foods they love. Another reason is becoming tired of cooking…
