It’s common for the hearing faculties in older adults to deteriorate as they age. According to the National Institute on Deafness, close to 50% of older adults aged 75 and above have hearing problems, and every one in three between 65 and 74 of age has some hearing impairment. Despite being a typical byproduct of…
At some point in their lives, lower back pain will be experienced by approximately 80% of all Americans. Symptoms can range from sharp shooting pains to dull throbbing aches, and everything in between. Causes range from fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions to arthritis as a result of injury and more. Your quality of sleep can…
Many times, golden-agers end up leading a very inactive lifestyle that’s highly detrimental to their overall wellbeing. If your elderly loved one is experiencing discomfort or pain from their medical conditions or has simply lost the motivation to stand up and exercise, they might begin to sit down far too much in their day. It’s important to…
The risks of leading a sedentary life are magnified for seniors, who are already at risk of acquiring major health problems. You or your loved ones may require inspiration to be energetic after retiring since greater periods of time at home might lead to you retreating to your favorite armchairs. You or your elderly loved ones are encouraged to…
Older adults have a higher propensity to choking while eating due to reduced swallowing function. This is dangerous for them as these accidents unfortunately can sometimes end up being fatal. As such, it is important to know how to reduce choking risk in your loved ones. Here is everything you need to know about choking…
If you are living with older adults at home, you definitely want to make sure that you can monitor them all of the time. Of course, your own situation won’t permit you to do so, especially because you have other things to attend to. With this, you know that they may be prone to skin…
Diogenes syndrome can affect both men and women of any age. However, it most commonly manifests as a behavioral disorder in older adults. According to studies, it is the most common among people who are over 60 years old and live alone. Diogenes syndrome is considered rare, but there is no study on it yet…
Retirement is something that you will certainly want to experience in your life. Imagine not having to wake up early in the morning just to get to work, and getting the chance to enjoy life the way you want to. While you are up for the enjoyment this time brings, do not forget, that it…
A lot of us think that it is easy to spot depression symptoms in the ones we love. This is because of the fact that the problem is often associated with sadness, lethargy, and tears. Older adults may deal with the condition in a different manner, and before you even know it, your loved ones…
There are some common problems that you may start to face as you age. Certain signs may indicate that there may be something that needs more investigation. It could be a symptom that indicates something more serious. These issues will start to affect your quality of life. If they are not addressed, it can lead…