It may be surprising for your loved ones how powerful social media can be for making new friends or staying connected with long-distance family members. But in recent years, older adults have been wising up to the influence social media can have on one’s social life. There has been a steady increase of those aged…
Located between Cape Coral and Tampa Bay, Venice is the beachside city along the coast of Florida. What was once a small-town inspired after its Italian counterpart, Venice, FL is increasingly becoming one of the most popular places in America to retire in. Home to a thriving theatre community and beautiful beaches, it is no…
Many Americans live with and consider pets as part of their families. Rightly so, as pets offer many benefits like providing companionship and promoting mental well-being to name a few. Seniors especially have much to gain from owning a pet. According to a national poll by the University of Michigan, pets have been shown to…
When you think about personal wellness, you would often think about struggles with physical health or cognitive-related illnesses like dementia. However, we often forget about loneliness, which can be just as serious, and affects a significant number of older adults. According to the National Institute on Aging, around 28% of older adults live alone and…
For two years, Ann Gawthrop Landry and Pat Flynn Hodgkins had exchanged greetings while passing each other in the hallways and elevators of their apartment building in Aston Gardens. However, they happened to sit with each other for dinner one evening — and that dinner changed their lives.
Sundowning symptoms of dementia are challenging to manage. People with dementia might get more agitated, confused, and anxious later in the day. They may have disrupted sleep schedules or become restless at night. These sundowning symptoms can be disruptive and negatively affect your loved one’s quality of life. This behavior tends to happen in the…
Older adults who have dementia are more vulnerable to elder abuse. Some of them might indeed be making false accusations that their family members are mistreating them. However, there are cases in which they are actually being abused. Due to their impaired memory, judgment, and communication skills, they are susceptible to abuse by caregivers. Elder…
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…