Upon growing older, your muscle mass diminishes. Fat is lower in metabolism than muscle—you require fewer calories to support power. Hormonal alterations might also cause increased weight. We discuss ideal weight in seniors below. Importance Of BMI For the Elderly If you have a high BMI, you become more susceptible to medical illnesses, including hypertension,…
The older you get, the more important it becomes to take whatever steps are necessary to maintain your mental well-being and physical health. You can help keep your mind sharp with activities such as writing and reading. In retirement communities, libraries, senior centers, and other locations, retirement-age individuals can take classes involving writing for mental…
As you age, you’re likely to reflect on any number of things including the following: What legacy will you leave behind? How will you be remembered? What has your life stood for? Has your life mattered? If you feel like you’ve made a difference in this world, that’s a huge part of successful aging and…
Insomnia is often a frustrating phenomenon and can cause much disruption to your quality of life. Finding yourself wide awake in the middle of the night can often mess with your body equilibrium in the day as well as hurt your general health. Older adults require approximately seven to nine hours of sleep per night…
An older adult’s cognitive, bodily, and emotional health may decline as they age, but staying active and finding meaning in life can improve their overall wellbeing. That’s why it’s imperative to maintain your elderly loved one’s social connections and motivate them to pursue interests that make them happy. If you or your elderly loved one…
Once you reach your 50s, you might notice a thing or two going downhill, for lack of a better way to put it. Your hearing isn’t quite as good as it used to be. You might start playing the trombone with the newspaper when you’re trying to read it. You end up hitting the dollar…
Experts in the field of the human brain and how it works are constantly in search of information. Through studies, they’ve come to realize you can boost your brain health, and possibly even help prevent dementia, by making certain lifestyle choices. In other words, how you live your life could have everything to do with…
Are you worried your retirement-age loved one isn’t getting the nutrition they need? Have you asked them about eating, only to hear them say, “I just don’t have much of an appetite anymore.”? There can be any number of reasons for appetite loss in seniors. As a normal part of getting older, a gradually decreased…
Your ability to find purpose and meaning in life is highly influenced by your ability to explore, discover, and learn. This is one reason that lifelong learning is so crucial for people of any age. Here’s an example: Let’s say you find a new recipe. You work on it until you feel you’ve mastered it.…
You might suffer from various mental health issues with your physical Parkinson’s symptoms. These may range from depression or anxiety to hallucinations, dementia, or memory problems. Below are facts about Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s Is A Brain Disease It happens to nerve cells within the brain that release the chemical dopamine do not function well or expire.…