Incontinence means being unable to control your bladder or bowels, which can be embarrassing and even frustrating at times. While this doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a problem that worsens over time, especially as you grow older. The good news is that there are many treatments available to help manage senior incontinence incidents and help seniors…
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There is a common myth that older adults are somehow supposed to slow down as they age. This is not true! In fact, as a retiree, you are now free from work commitments, project deadlines, and many other burdens that plague younger adults. In fact, surveys have shown that retirees are less anxious, happier, and…
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Memory care communities are a specialized form of long-term residential care that is designed to help and meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. They are often housed alongside an assisted living community and share many of the same benefits such as round-the-clock care, on-site medical support, and…
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Are you finally thinking about starting your own garden? Due to the global pandemic, most of us have a little more time to spare every day. Growing plants, whether vegetables or flowers and fruits can help to improve our overall health, reduce anxiety, and enhance our mood. Here are the different benefits of gardening for…
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Hearing loss can have a wide range of consequences. It is possible that your loved one will miss out on conversations with friends and relatives. When your loved one is on the phone, it is possible that they will not be able to hear what the caller is saying. Your loved one can miss the…
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To help keep your immune system strong – which is particularly crucial for older adults – you need to feed your body the right foods. If you’re trying to prevent the flu, colds, and various infections, you may start thinking about taking supplements, getting vaccines, and more. While those are all good ideas, you can…
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Many older adults are starting to work out at home to keep up with a healthy routine even as they age. The fact is that having a healthy lifestyle is key to ensuring mobility, independence, and even a better mood in your daily life. However, choosing appropriate exercise equipment that is easy to use, safe,…
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Memory loss that affects how we carry out our day-to-day activities may be a sign of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects the brain. It causes gradual deterioration in thinking, memory, and reasoning skills. There are several early symptoms of Alzheimer’s that you can look out for in your…
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Breathing is a necessary part of existence, but it is also so much more. Your strength and stamina, as well as your sleep and mood, are all affected by how well you breathe. Stiffness of the ribcage and weakness of the muscles can occur in older persons who do not take the time to breathe…
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While driving, you may have seen a lighted sign above the freeway that states “Senior/Silver Alert”. This headline is usually followed by the name of the person in question, the kind of car they might be driving, license plate, and more. What’s happening here, in essence, is that the public is being notified that an…
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