Among professionals in the medical industry, more confusing terms and acronyms are used on a daily basis than one can even imagine. If you’re not professionally trained in the field of medicine, it can sound like a completely different language. Two acronyms are frequently referred to with respect to healthcare for older adults. These are…
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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…
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A crucial part of growing older is to live a life with dignity. A crucial element that factors into such a life is definitely the ability to maintain an individual’s independence and privacy. For most older adults, having the option of choosing where they live and staying in the home they have created is an…
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As adults age, due to physical limitations, health concerns, busy schedules, and more, our passions and hobbies sometimes fall away. An important tool – recreational therapy – can assist retirement-age individuals in recalling activities they once enjoyed and reconnecting with them. Additionally, in a way that improves cognitive function, mental health, and physical health, they…
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As we age, our brain loses volume due to shrinkage, restricting its blood flow. Memory lapses are symptoms of aging and can be slowed with good health and mental care. Here are some ways your loved ones can stay mentally sharp as they age. Vitalize Your Brain According to Alzheimer Association, vitalizing your brain is…
DetailsStaying fit is super important as you grow older, and there are many physical and mental health benefits to staying fit and active. Staying active does not only mean physical exercise as you can also stay active through various social activities. If you are unsure of how to stay fit as you age, read on…
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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…
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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…
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If you enjoyed gardening in your younger years, you probably remember all the physical activity that went along with it. While your physical activity may have waned a bit as you age, it doesn’t mean gardening is out of the question. It simply needs to be done at a safer level. For gardening safety, some…
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After working for most of your life to get to where you are now, you should be able to relax and enjoy yourself for the rest of your years. However, for many people, it can be a stressful period when you consider the financial costs and expenditure of living the life that you want and…
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