Do you have an aging loved one? If you spend significant time with them, you may notice they are appearing confused, restless, and/or have had mood swings lately. These may be sundowning symptoms. In patients with Alzheimer’s disease, more than 20% experience these symptoms. It can be a challenge to cope with Sundowner’s Syndrome. But,…
Taking care of your teeth is extremely important, as having bad oral health can significantly affect the rest of your body. Older adults tend to face a myriad of health issues that can contribute to dental problems or can be exacerbated by bad oral health. Thus, it is crucial for you or your loved ones…
Managing finances is important for older adults. Saving money can mean different things for different people. It can be for the long or short term. It can be at home or outside. It can be adding an income or cutting on costs. Whichever way works for you, read on to learn about some tips to…
Your heart is definitely one hard worker! Beating anywhere between 60 to 90 times per minute, it is crucial that we take care of it. In fact, since we depend on it to circulate necessary oxygen and nutrients around our body, the thought of it failing can be extremely scary. Heart health, like other forms…
The region of our brain involved in emotional experience appears to be devoid of chronological age or time. We can fall in love at any age. However, finding love later in life may look slightly different than finding love earlier in life. Here are some tips for love and dating for older adults. Whether you…
Regular exercise and a balanced diet are well-known strategies to age gracefully, but having a creative pastime, such as painting, keeps your mind sharp and may enhance your overall quality of life. Here are six benefits of painting that may boost your physical and mental health. Cultivates a Positive Attitude Painting creates a relaxed, open…
Do you consider yourself having a green thumb? Did you know there are numerous health benefits that can be enjoyed through gardening? Once the weather starts to get warm again, you might want to consider allowing your thoughts to turn to gardening. Naturally, for older adults, it’s important to make this hobby or pastime as…
When older adults enter retirement, having to live on a fixed income can feel like a challenge, even an impossible mission at times. Especially if they are dealing with large medical bills due to health problems, working out a feasible way of managing expenses can be a stressful task. After all, many challenges that older…
A vast number of nations are facing an aging population as a result of ever-evolving medical and technological developments. While this is unquestionably a positive trend, having a significant proportion of the population who is older implies that you’ll need extra activities to keep them occupied aside from the standard care they receive. Some individuals…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for your body, especially as you or your loved ones grow older. There are many different aspects of our health that we should pay attention to, and vitamin D is an important factor that enables our bodies to function optimally. Vitamin D is especially vital for older adults because…