Gaining weight isn’t bad news all the time, and this is especially true for older individuals dealing with conditions that cause gradual or significant weight loss. Some conditions or medications also limit them from keeping physically fit, which can impact one’s overall well-being down the road. If you’re having difficulty seeking tips for weight gain…
Sitting too much can be bad for your health in more ways than one. Many impacts can be extremely harmful to your body if you’re sedentary too often. If you work from home or work in an office, you may spend hours per day sitting down without even realizing it. Because of this, it’s important…
Although there aren’t guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss or other types of dementia, there are certain memory-boosting activities your loved ones can inculcate as their daily habits that can increase the cognitive reserve of their brains. Just like maintaining physical strength can significantly impact one’s overall well-being, training our cognitive health to…
The sun’s out and the weather’s hot! It’s time to head outside and have some fun in the sun, but don’t forget to consider summer safety when you play. Sunscreen and plenty of water are great ways to protect yourself against harmful UV rays. Find out what else you can do to ensure that your…
As we get older, our taste buds begin to diminish and we can no longer enjoy the same foods as much as before. There are reasons why we experience this loss of taste buds with age, plus there are potential risk factors involved too. You will also want to know what you can do to…
Everyday life for someone dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can be extremely challenging, but simple adaptations to a dementia-friendly home can be a great help and allow the individual to regain a sense of independence. How Simple Changes for a Dementia-Friendly Home Benefit Seniors Allowing your elderly loved ones to continue…
Sometimes, we can become so focused on our loved one’s physical health that we forget to think about their mental health. Not only are elderly Americans at risk during the pandemic, but they face increased stress and anxiety as well. There are many reasons why your loved ones may be experiencing negative emotions. If they…
Loneliness is not something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about; it’s the most common feeling that people go through in life at some point in time. Loneliness doesn’t mean you are different from others; it means that you are expected and have gone through something that many other people have gone through at one…
As your loved one ages, cancer may become more of a pressing worry. Several cancers can manifest in those over the age of 60, so it’s no wonder that many caregivers start asking what they can do to help their loved ones avoid cancer around that age. You can’t always prevent cancer, but as a…
Smoking can be a difficult habit to break, even if you are trying to quit smoking to save your life. This is particularly true if you’re not just smoking cigarettes but are also smoking cigars or pipe tobacco. The smell and the taste of the smoke can be tough to stop, even when you know…