Often, people find it difficult to throw out their possessions. This is understandable as they often have sentimental value. Think about a soft toy from your childhood or a handwritten letter from your friend. You cherish them and it is hard just throwing them away. Now imagine how many such items you have collected as…
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Did you know that most victims of scams are mature adults? Unfortunately, they are less familiar with technology, and more likely to lose their money to scammers. Additionally, they tend to be more naïve and trusting towards younger people, hence often falling prey to scammers’ manipulations. Unsurprisingly, there has also been a rise in coronavirus…
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There are a couple of reasons why elderly individuals are more susceptible to dehydration or fluid imbalances. Factors like muscle mass and kidney function tend to decline with age, thus diminishing their ability to conserve water in the body. Older individuals’ sense of thirst diminishes with time and certain medical conditions can also affect their…
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Celebrating spring with some fun spring activities for the elderly! After a long cold winter, the sun and warm weather are a wonderful change. To enjoy this new season, here are some activities you can use to celebrate spring with older people. These activities will surely brighten their day and help create beautiful memories together.…
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It comes as no surprise that the majority of the elderly want to continue residing in their homes even in old age. After all, it is the easiest and most convenient option. While there may be no problems moving forward, circumstances can change over time to the point when living alone might not be the…
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It is important to get in a daily recommended amount of exercise, regardless of your age. For the elderly, choosing low-impact exercises that will not put immense strain on your joints is a great way of keeping active. In this article, we share with you some low-impact exercises you can try. Swimming Instead of running…
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As you age, you will notice that you have new and inexplicable aches and pains. In fact, it has been reported that health conditions form the main reason why older adults and retirees experience stress and mental health issues. One such health issue that can creep up on you is sarcopenia or simply, muscle loss.…
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As we age, our sleep cycle will start to decrease gradually. However, you should be worried if you suffer from disturbed sleep, feeling tired every morning, and other symptoms of insomnia as it is not normal. These problems can lead to diabetes, obesity, and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease; hence the need to address…
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The need for companionship, support, and love is not something that goes away as we age. In fact, staying socially active is especially important for older adults. With age, people tend to become less active. Seniors can settle into inactive routines and become more sedentary as time passes. In order to maintain their health, older…
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As you age, a small accident like slipping on a wet floor or tripping on a rug could completely turn your life around. Your bones are more prone to breaking at the point in time, which could cause disability or death in more serious circumstances. Luckily, there are ways you can prevent loved ones from…
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