It is common knowledge that regular exercise is healthy for us. Typically, when one thinks about exercising, activities like jogging, dancing, and even weightlifting come to mind. However, as we age, we start to realize that such intensive exercises are gradually becoming less and less feasible, often time causing more harm than good as they…
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Older adults are particularly susceptible when it comes to health and safety issues. As we become older, our safety requirements and concerns change, necessitating changes on the part of elders. Elders must be proactive about their health, safety, and social lives in order to succeed in retirement. In the wake of the worldwide epidemic, there…
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As the largest organ of our bodies, it is important to care for aging skin. If you want to start to improve or maintain your skin health, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered the few common aging skin woes and skincare tips that tackle those. Why Caring for Aging Skin Is Important Aging…
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The effectiveness of art therapy is a source of interest for many and in recent years, more and more studies are showing its positive impacts on the mental well-being of older adults. This is particularly true for those suffering from trauma, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits of art therapy for seniors have been extensively…
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Aquatic therapy is a catch-all term for any form of treatment or exercise performed within the water for a therapeutic benefit. The exercises can be done either whilst partially submerged, fully submerged, or even just floating on the surface of the water. These therapeutic benefits can be either physical or mental and can be used…
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With age comes the inevitable reduction of mobility, particularly in those that suffer from stroke, arthritis, and the general degradation of collagen and muscle. When that happens, it can be quite disheartening, especially when one realizes that many of their favorite pass times are now becoming difficult to indulge in. However, the loss of mobility…
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The beginning of Alzheimer’s disease might be rather evident. Unfortunately, it is rare for an Alzheimer’s patient to seek care on their own. A close relative or acquaintance is frequently the one to advise a doctor’s appointment. It is critical to recognize the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Once you know what the signs are,…
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If someone with dementia refuses care, they can feel their brain deteriorating even in its early stages. These individuals recognize the telltale signs of memory loss, the inability to perform daily activities, and the overwhelming state of confusion they find themselves in. Read on to find out how you can help someone with dementia who…
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Arcadia is the city and county seat of DeSoto County, Florida, United States. The City of Arcadia is southeast of Tampa and is famous throughout Florida for its historic downtown antique district, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. This quaint city has humid summers and mild winters. There are a vast array…
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Yoga is an ancient form of physical and mental exercise. Originating in India, yoga was originally primarily associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism as a form of spiritual practice, the practice of yoga is however not an activity exclusive only to the religious. All over the world, people of various faiths, ethnicities, and cultures, practice…
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