To age healthfully, vitamin D for you is absolutely crucial. Vitamin D deficiency can result when adults don’t get enough from their food or through sun exposure. Some of the symptoms of this condition include the following: Frailty Cognitive difficulties Nausea Muscle and joint pain Bone softening and more There is, however, a recommended dose…
Our needs change as we grow older. To make life happier and possibly easier, many people look into the possibility of owning a pet. Having a pet in your home can be a benefit, particularly if you are an older adult. Some of the benefits of having pets listed below may surprise you. After reading…
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…
