Managing finances is important for older adults. Saving money can mean different things for different people. It can be for the long or short term. It can be at home or outside. It can be adding an income or cutting on costs. Whichever way works for you, read on to learn about some tips to…
Almost 70% of people with Alzheimer’s disease will wander away from their homes and end up lost. Wandering is one of the biggest dangers for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and it is very common. If someone with Alzheimer’s disease wanders away, they become disoriented and are unable to judge potentially dangerous situations and places. If…
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can have serious consequences for older adults. In the U.S., almost 250,000 people are hospitalized due to pneumonia each year and about 50,000 die from it. Older adults are at risk for complications that lead to death. If you suspect that your loved one has pneumonia, consult the doctor…
We all want to be independent. As we age and our bodies start to change, we begin to lose muscle mass and therefore lose strength as well. However, if we have a consistent weight training program, we can delay the process of muscle loss., and we will not have to depend on others more. Using…
Managing high blood pressure is important for older adults, as it is a serious condition that can lead to other complications. Only 1 in 4 have the condition under control. High blood pressure is known as the silent killer as you cannot see the symptoms. But it damages the blood vessels and also increases the…
According to a study, most homeowners who are approaching retirement want to stay in their own homes as they grow older. Families and older adults need to incorporate home safety tips and follow a home safety checklist. This is to prevent injuries, increase independence and reduce fall risks while aging at home. These steps can…
If you were asked to identify one weakness where your diet is concerned, what would you say? Numerous individuals, when asked, identified sugar as a problem. It’s tough to avoid sugar completely, even if you don’t particularly have a sweet tooth. These days, it seems that sugar is added to everything from processed foods to…
It is not uncommon to see mature adults with no appetite. In fact, it happens more often than not. As we age, numerous changes take place in our bodies. We may be on medications that change smell and taste, we are no longer active so don’t work up an appetite, and more. Eating three meals…
Frequently, aging adults find themselves eating less and less. That’s not necessarily a good thing. Where it can assist with much-needed weight loss, there comes a point when no more weight should be dropped. Additionally, it can hamper an adult from getting the nutrition they need. Though nutrition is important in our younger years, it…
To age healthfully, vitamin D for you is absolutely crucial. Vitamin D deficiency can result when adults don’t get enough from their food or through sun exposure. Some of the symptoms of this condition include the following: Frailty Cognitive difficulties Nausea Muscle and joint pain Bone softening and more There is, however, a recommended dose…