As we age, we all want to stay fit and healthy. But for older adults, weight loss can sometimes be worrisome. It happens more times than not, possibly due to a lack of appetite, that unintentional weight loss in older adults occurs. Is the sudden weight loss in a loved one something to be concerned…
Do you have a loved one who has rapidly lost weight? Was it intentional or unintentional? Did they lose too much? These questions and many more may need to be asked/answered if you have a parent or other loved one who is getting up in years and is causing concern by their eating habits (or…
Dogs – and pets in general – are good for the health, happiness, activity level, and more of older adults. As people age, many find their friends disappearing, family coming around less often, the routine lived by for so many years starts becoming less and less important, and more. Pets, and dogs, in particular, can…
Moving into a senior living community is a big decision. For many seniors and their families, this transition involves many conversations over a long period of time. However, you don’t want to wait until you’re experiencing a health crisis or struggling to take care of tasks at home to make this move. You don’t have…
Getting older requires a change in choices, desires, and lifestyle. From the choice of food to what to do after retirement and to downsizing, making these decisions can be daunting. Children of aging parents, in some cases, take turns to house their parents to better attend to them. This is not altogether effective as parents…
