Many Americans suffer from memory-related conditions and this has a direct impact on their quality of life. The problem with memory loss is that it impacts the ability to perform routine day-to-day tasks. These include shopping, mailing letters or even chores such as cooking. At its worst, these simple tasks can even become hazardous to…
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Mental illnesses are health conditions that impair a person’s emotions, thoughts, or behavior, resulting in distress and an inability to cope with daily functioning. The World Health Organization reported in 2017 that approximately 15% of adults over age 60 suffer from a mental disorder. Common mental disorders in this age group include depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and…
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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…
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Is it possible for your loved one to receive proper attention in assisted living vs. in-home care? Many of us caregivers have wondered about this at one point. It turns out that assisted living provides a lot more than just safe, attentive care for its residents, and that it may be just what your loved…
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Looking for an elderly living community might be scary. You may feel overwhelmed about selecting the best for yourself or a loved one as you go through a stack of gleaming community brochures (which can all seem the same). There are, thankfully, easier ways to choose a senior apartment home than sifting through marketing brochures.…
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While it is a well-known fact that age makes us more susceptible to Dementia, not many people know what that entails and how to spot the symptoms. Understanding Dementia and being able to identify its onset early on is important as some of its earlier symptoms may be reversible if treated quickly. As such, it…
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Many individuals consider losing their eyesight to be one of the most devastating losses they may suffer. While most of us will not go blind, millions of people now suffer from some type of vision impairment. While vision loss is typical as people become older, it can be especially difficult for the elderly to accept…
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As the boomer generation ages, the number of elderly individuals in the United States is steadily rising. Although the nation’s life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many live well into their 80s and beyond. An elder care attorney is necessary for such individuals to manage the common legal issues they face with age.…
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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…
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Many people take memory loss as part and parcel of aging, though some might say that having a poor memory is prevalent in people of all ages. Regardless, it is indisputable that older adults often struggle with their memory and the older we get, the more we struggle with it. While it may be a…
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