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…
It may be surprising for your loved ones how powerful social media can be for making new friends or staying connected with long-distance family members. But in recent years, older adults have been wising up to the influence social media can have on one’s social life. There has been a steady increase of those aged…
Located between Cape Coral and Tampa Bay, Venice is the beachside city along the coast of Florida. What was once a small-town inspired after its Italian counterpart, Venice, FL is increasingly becoming one of the most popular places in America to retire in. Home to a thriving theatre community and beautiful beaches, it is no…
Many Americans live with and consider pets as part of their families. Rightly so, as pets offer many benefits like providing companionship and promoting mental well-being to name a few. Seniors especially have much to gain from owning a pet. According to a national poll by the University of Michigan, pets have been shown to…
