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…
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The need for companionship, support, and love is not something that goes away as we age. In fact, staying socially active is especially important for older adults. With age, people tend to become less active. Seniors can settle into inactive routines and become more sedentary as time passes. In order to maintain their health, older…
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As you age, a small accident like slipping on a wet floor or tripping on a rug could completely turn your life around. Your bones are more prone to breaking at the point in time, which could cause disability or death in more serious circumstances. Luckily, there are ways you can prevent loved ones from…
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While dizziness can occur and pose a danger to anyone, they are considered to be much more dangerous in the elderly. As you age, your muscles also age, which makes it much harder for the elderly to maintain balance. As a result, the elderly are more likely to fall, which can be extremely dangerous given…
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As you age, it becomes more important than ever to keep your mind sharp. This ensures that you are able to stay in tiptop condition to continue enjoying the activities you love doing for longer. Thankfully, there are plenty of simple ways you can keep your mind sharp, and you may find that you are…
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Many older adults lose interest in preparing meals and cooking as they age, but having the right nutrition and diet is important for healthy aging. Changing taste buds, medication side effects, eating alone, and physical difficulty are reasons why older adults may not cook the foods they love. Another reason is becoming tired of cooking…
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Spending extended periods outdoors may not be the best option this winter, but this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Even though it may not seem like it, there are plenty of indoor activities and things to do in winter, and here are a couple we’ve rounded up if you’re looking for ideas. Fabric…
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Can you think of something that will give your life a purpose, make you happier, increase your vitality and enable you to make friends? That’s right, the answer is pets! These furry creatures have a multitude of benefits for you and your loved ones if they are adequately taken care of. If you or your…
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Tai chi is a form of exercise that began as Chinese martial arts. But perhaps the best way to understand tai chi is to picture “meditation in motion”. This phrase is often used to describe tai chi, which focuses on low-impact movements while using deep breathing techniques. Like yoga, its slow and gentle movements make…
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The fitness world has long been divided into two categories: exercises for the young and exercises for the old. Today, however, seniors are reclaiming their fitness rights, emphasizing safe and effective exercises they can use to stay fit while living independently at home or in an assisted living community. No matter your age, you can take…
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