Loneliness as a result of social isolation can result in a wide range of issues, both mental and physical, for older adults. However, as we age, we face a number of challenges that contribute to social isolation, such as relocation, the deaths of loved ones, and the development of chronic illnesses. As such, it is…
Sadness and mood swings are symptoms of depression. Depression, on the other hand, is a multifaceted condition that impairs many functioning aspects, including memory. Some older adults may mistakenly believe their depressive symptoms to be dementia because depression may over time result in worse performance on cognitive function tests. Read on to find out more…
Wearable technology is not exclusively for the young and energetic. Smart wearable technologies are increasingly being used by older individuals to help them live healthier, happier lives. Wearable technology can also bring peace of mind to family members and caregivers. Some wearables built exclusively for older adults incorporate capabilities like fall detection and emergency monitoring,…
About a fifth of adults above the age of 55 years in the U.S. face some form of mental health concern. Unfortunately, many of them often go undiagnosed and therefore untreated. If you are caring for an aging loved one, it is crucial to know the signs of mental health problems in older adults and…
Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other types of memory-related conditions, like everyone else, need to benefit from connection and fulfillment. If you are caring for an aging loved one with dementia, read on for some engaging, interactive activities for older adults with dementia. These activities will provide productive, enjoyable, and innovative ways to…
Unfortunately, older adults have always been the main target of identity thieves for as long as they have existed. Older adults are frequently lonely, vulnerable, trusting, socially isolated, and may be suffering from cognitive decline. Furthermore, many older people do not check their credit reports on a regular basis, if at all, making early detection…
Loneliness is one of the most frequent and least acknowledged health issues that can affect older adults. Aging brings with it a variety of issues that lead to social isolation, such as the deaths of family members and friends, relocation, and the development of chronic illnesses. Worse still, loneliness may lead to a variety of…
For so long your parents or grandparents have significant amounts of time and energy to make scrumptious meals for us to enjoy. How many times have you come home after a rough day at school or work, only to be greeted by a warm and delicious meal waiting for you at the table? Just imagine…
As you grow older, you may need to make some modifications to your bathroom for the safety of yourself or your loved ones. Almost anyone can suffer a serious mishap in the bathroom, every year in the United States, 235 000 Americans suffer injuries to accidents occurring within a bathroom. Of these injuries, most of…
Glaucoma is a term referring to a group of eye diseases that is often associated with partial or (in worst case situations) full vision loss. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about glaucoma as well as a few tips to better manage it. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a serious condition…