There seems to be this ingrained notion that as we age, poor physical and mental health will be inevitable, but this is far from the truth. While we will experience some decline in all aspects of life in line with normal aging, healthy living is very much in our control. Our heart health, in particular,…
Pneumonia is a very common form of infection that affects many mature adults in the world. Pneumonia inflames the air sac in one’s lungs and fills it up with pus or fluids. This causes loved ones to cough up phlegm and can also cause difficulties in breathing. There are many types of pneumonia with different…
Did you know there’s a magical cure that can dwindle your need for pain medication, boost your vitality, and makes you happy? This antidote doesn’t come in a potion or pill, plus it’s gratuitous and never out of stock. You get it simply by lacing up your shoes and heading out of the door! What…
While maintaining a nutritious and balanced lifestyle is the essence of aging gracefully, many factors can make it harder to get the minerals and vitamins that our loved ones need. With life changes such as lassitude in cooking, the body’s reduced metabolizing ability, or even dental changes, nutrition absorption can be a challenge for the…
Youthful days are packed with vibrancy and home-stirring bustles that dominate childhood. Being an active aging adult, however, you can still fill your life with some of the exuberance of youth! Our vitality dips naturally as we advance in years. Cell changes, typical footprints of years of environmental and genetic factors, affect our loved one’s…
When we are kids, making new friends seems so easy. Almost every social interaction wrapped up with a new best friend. Things get a little tougher as we move into adulthood when we are busy raising a family, advancing in our career, and maintaining the household. However, now that you are retired and have more…
Healthy aging isn’t just about fending off senility; it’s about making the best of things in your golden years as well. It’s no secret that children have amazing capacities of picking up new skills and adapting to changes, and we do lose neurons over the years. The good news is that our brains do not…
Maintaining a balanced and healthy diet can have a substantial impact on our lifestyles. The elderly in particular, need to eat a multiplicity of nourishing foods to promote bone mass, strength, and cognitive function. The good news is that there are plenty of delectable superfoods that can give our loved ones a boost. Superfoods are…
The effects of aging are barely limited to gray hair and wrinkles. As we age, it is normal that our vision changes too. Some common eyesight changes in the elderly include difficulties seeing up close and requiring increased adjustment time when levels of light fluctuate. Our loved ones might be prone to dry and watery…
Our lifestyle changes as we advance into our twilight years, but that shouldn’t stop us from cutting back on having fun outdoors! There are many enjoyable activities that the elderly can do outdoors, and they include sports and group events as well. Many elderly feel that community life plays a pivotal role in their retirement,…