Spring has finally sprung. Right around the corner, however, is summer. Many people consider the official start of summer to be Memorial Day. What kind of Memorial Day activities do you have planned? Do you have a retirement age (or older) loved one who will be attending your festivities? If so, you’ll want to include…
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As you age, keeping your mental faculties sharp is a key concern. Being careful about your diet helps you get the nutrients you need to optimize your cognitive health and mood. Here, we list 6 of our top foods for seniors’ brain functions. Wholegrains As with every other part of your body, your brain needs…
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When upgrading to a more senior-friendly home, you’ve got to do it right. Creating a space for an older individual is a big responsibility, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get it done. Here, we have compiled a list of novel ideas you can use to prepare your loved one’s home for aging in place.…
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Finding a hobby that you love will improve your cognitive skills and mood at any age. This is especially important for older adults who have so much free time on their hands. There are many physical and mental health benefits of engaging in a hobby. When you or your loved ones feel stuck in a…
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It’s easier to take care of your teeth when you’re younger, but as you age, you can still do plenty of things to keep them in good shape and keep your smile healthy. We sat down with our dentist, and he shared five must-dos to maintain healthy aging teeth. Follow these tips to help ward…
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As years pass and you get older, you start thinking about retirement, moving away from stressful, noisy, and active working life to a more peaceful place where you start finding happiness in your golden years. This transition, however, can cause a lot of stress in many people’s lives. Retirement can come with a lot of…
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Shingles is a disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant after we recover from chickenpox and is sometimes triggered many years down the line, this time resurfacing in the form of a severe rash and fever. Shingles mainly occur in people over the age of 65. In this article, we…
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Ensuring that your loved one eats nutritious food is a great way to keep them healthy and strong. While a lot of emphasis is placed on the main meals, many Americans tend to give little thought to the snacks that they take. This can be bad for a variety of reasons, principally because snacking is…
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Our muscles lose mass as we age, which could cause us to be less mobile and may increase the risk of falls. We must maintain our muscle mass so that we can continue to do the things we love to do and keep our independence as we age. It can also help manage chronic pains,…
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With this article, we hope to emphasize some causes of memory loss and create awareness about certain bad habits that should be avoided. Memory can be defined as prospective or retrospective. The difference between them is the memory loss timespan. Prospective memory is referred to as the short-time memory while retrospective as the long-time memory.…
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