One of the best things aging adults can do to stay healthy is to walk, get enough exercise, and move around in general. Despite this, older individuals are less likely to get around on their own, often due to a fear of falling. Well, this anxiety is justified. It is estimated that around 3 million [...]
At some point in life, there comes a time where seniors begin to think about how they want to spend their elder years. Some seniors will spend the rest of their lives in the comfort of home, while others will need to turn to a nursing home for the extra level of care that they [...]
Watching our parents or relatives grow old is tough. Watching them lose their physical abilities and mental sharpness can take an emotional toll, and can be even more trying for them. The best we can do is create as comfortable and safe an environment as we can to make them feel more at ease. [...]
Changes in vision present a constant safety hazard for older adults, especially those who live in homes with inadequate, uneven, or too-bright lighting. The situation is worsened by the diminished eyesight that’s a natural and to-be-expected effect of aging. Seniors may also experience fluctuating vision, loss of peripheral eyesight, or distorted vision. These are often [...]
Incontinence, where a patient loses bladder control, is a difficult condition to deal with. Amidst the challenges of daily lives, it becomes overwhelming for the caregivers to provide the best care to the suffering loved one. Which is why there comes the point when family caregivers think of moving their loved one to nursing care. But, [...]
Oxygen is crucial to our survival; We quite literally can’t live without it. Tissues need a constant supply of oxygen for the vital metabolic reactions that keep us functioning. But the body’s oxygen supply is dependent on our respiratory system, which needs a little bit of extra support to keep it in great shape. The [...]
Being harmed by medication is known as an adverse drug event (ADE), something that is unfortunately too common in seniors. Fortunately, by arming yourself with a proper education, sufficient awareness, and a few preventative measures, you can protect your loved ones from a fatal ADE. Read on to learn more, or jump straight to the [...]
Winter can be a challenging time of year for seniors. The cold alone can make you question leaving the house, and the risks only get worse from there, from a spike in those arthritis symptoms to an increased chance of slipping and falling as you travel. But one subtle yet significant threat that often quietly [...]
There are many myths surrounding senior nutrition. Many of these myths are harmless but some of them can be dangerous. People should be more aware of what seniors need when it comes to nutrition and healthy habits. However, if you learn more about healthy nutrition, you can improve your life quality and enjoy the world [...]
Whether you are making the decision to put a loved one into a senior care facility or are considering entering one yourself, it can be an incredibly difficult decision. There are many factors that go into deciding what sort of senior care facility, if any, is right for you or your family. Comfort, cleanliness, care, [...]
