Regular exercise and a balanced diet are well-known strategies to age gracefully, but having a creative pastime, such as painting, keeps your mind sharp and may enhance your overall quality of life. Here are six benefits of painting that may boost your physical and mental health. Cultivates a Positive Attitude Painting creates a relaxed, open…
Retirees can live on less with a low cost of living. If you are willing to cut your retirement spending, you may be able to retire earlier and live well on a low retirement income. Here are some tips for cutting costs in retirement without jeopardizing your quality of life. Downsize Moving into a less…
Emotional overeating is typical in older adults, who resort to food for comfort as they struggle with aging, loneliness, and bereavement. While some struggle to maintain a healthy weight, many are emotional overeaters. Caregivers must pay attention to their loved ones’ eating habits in order to ensure that both their bodily and emotional needs are…
Most older folks will contemplate downsizing or relocating to a smaller space as they age. Even if you aren’t relocating, downsizing and decluttering may make life simpler and safer. It may also be difficult and emotional, especially if you’ve been in the same spot for a long time. Whether you’re going to downsize or are…
High blood pressure that is not regulated can lead to a variety of health issues, including strokes, renal disease, eye impairment, blood clots, and heart failure. Caregivers should urge their older loved ones to live a good, cardiovascular-healthy lifestyle. To keep their blood pressure within a reasonable range, many older adults must make a few…
