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…
Mother’s Day is around the corner and you might find it difficult to find the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for your parent. It’s important to consider her preferences when you select and buy gifts. Here are some Mother’s Day gifts that you can get for your loved one this Mother’s Day! Digital Photos It’s highly…
Shingles is a disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant after we recover from chickenpox and is sometimes triggered many years down the line, this time resurfacing in the form of a severe rash and fever. Shingles mainly occur in people over the age of 65. In this article, we…
Our muscles lose mass as we age, which could cause us to be less mobile and may increase the risk of falls. We must maintain our muscle mass so that we can continue to do the things we love to do and keep our independence as we age. It can also help manage chronic pains,…
Many of us have snored in our sleep at least once in our lives. Generally, it is not something to be concerned about unless it is very severe and difficult to manage. If you snore often, you disturb your quality of sleep and of those who sleep around you. There are some ways for you…
Most of us have heard of a stroke, but have you heard of a mini stroke? Mini stroke, which is called a transient ischemic attack in medical terms, is different from a major stroke as it lasts no longer than 24 hours. At times, the symptoms last only an hour or even five minutes. A…
As we grow older, our health tends to decline. Vision is no exception, and older adults may find themselves having a harder time seeing things clearly if they neglect their eye health. Of course, vision plays a huge role in allowing us to function independently, so it’s important for the elderly to pay attention to…
Dementia is a progressive health condition. This means that symptoms start out mild at first, but worsen over time. For older adults diagnosed with dementia, you may find that their memory and comprehension skills will decline along the way, making it much harder for them to remember information, think, and reason. Therefore, in order to…