Safety is very important for everyone no matter what age. However, mature adults have to be more cautious of their environments due to their higher risks of falling. This is important to prevent as such falls can result in hip fractures amongst other injuries. One of the places that need to be a safe environment…
Winter is the time of year when most of us want to stay indoors, including older adults. However, there are only so many activities you can carry out with your loved ones until you run out of ideas. If you’re planning a list of things you can do with them over the holidays, read on…
Did you know that as we age, our digestive system cannot process sugar as well as it used to during our heydays? This is why the consumption of sugar is such an important topic among more mature adults. Excessive sugar intake can lead to detrimental health issues like higher blood pressure, cognitive impairment, diabetes, fatty…
When looking to relocate to Tampa, what most people would think of first are the beautiful beaches, and rightly so. The Gulf of Mexico boasts many beautiful beaches, which residents of Tampa Bay can benefit from. Whether you prefer a lazy day sunbathing or getting out and about, you can do so on one of…
When you’re touring a prospective assisted living community for your loved one, its residents are your best resource. Since this isn’t any small decision, you should also conduct as much research as possible to ensure your decision will enhance your loved one’s current lifestyle, not take a giant step back. Here are a couple of…
As an older adult, getting routine health checkups is more important than ever. The old saying – prevention is better than cure – has a fair share of truth to it. Detecting any potential health issues early can go a long way towards receiving timely treatment and ensuring it does not develop into something more…
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…
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…
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…
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…