Even if your family members have suggested it before now, deciding to move from independent living to assisted living isn’t always straightforward. However, it may be the best choice for you if you can no longer handle basic daily activities on your own. Assisted living is a common senior living option that’s designed for adults…
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Water is essential for your body to stay healthy and functioning, and is much more than just a thirst-quenching beverage. Adequate hydration has many benefits, including maintaining the balance of body fluids, strengthening muscles, and eliminating waste. But what does it mean to be hydrated? Everyone’s body needs different amounts of water, and older people…
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As an older adult aging in place or the family member of one, you would understandably have worries about leaving your loved one alone at home for too long. This is especially true if they have a mobility limitation, health condition, or vision impairment that makes it harder for them to seek help during emergencies.…
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Your immune system has a crucial role in protecting your body. It helps to defend your body from detrimental substances, bacteria, as well as cell changes that could potentially make you sick. In order to have a healthy body, it is important to have a strong immune system that is able to protect your body…
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Have you found that you or your loved one seem to get more fatigued as you age? Sometimes the cause can be as simple as not getting enough sleep, but when this fatigue becomes a permanent part of your life and prevents you from doing the things you want to do, it could be the…
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Depression is a serious mental illness that requires prevention or treatment regardless of their age. Based on the World Health Organization, 20 percent of adults aged 60 and older suffer from a mental or neurological disorder. Mental illness is getting increasingly prevalent in the community, and it is important to be informed of its prevention…
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Volunteering is appropriate for all ages and is an important and meaningful activity that helps strengthen the community. It is a great way to meet new people and socialize, and provides many different platforms for individuals, especially retired ones, to learn new hobbies or share their skills with others. If your loved one needs a…
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Retirement doesn’t have to be boring for your senior loved one as there are several stimulating activities they can engage in to keep them active. A lack of stimulating and engaging activities for your elderly loved one can cause them to feel lonely and depressed. Even if your loved one has health concerns such as…
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Individuals living with dementia need to engage in suitable activities that allow them to feel connected and make the most of their cognitive skills. As the caregiver or loved one of someone with dementia, you may be looking for dementia-friendly activities you can do with them. We share with you our top recommendations in this…
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Caretaking can often be a strenuous, stressful and emotionally taxing task. There are also often many challenges that you might face in taking care of your aging parents. A study carried out by the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving shows that more than 43 million American adults provided unpaid care, showing how prevalent…
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