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It’s a new year and a great chance to help your senior loved one commit to a healthier lifestyle. It is never too late for your aging parent or a senior in your life to embrace a new attitude toward a better diet and exercise regimen. Here are a few tips that you can use…
DetailsMuscle loss and aging typically go hand in hand. As people age, they naturally suffer a loss of physical muscle and mass. Weakened muscles and diminished strength are frequently the cause of elderly falls and fractures. When muscles start to lose their overall form and function from aging, the disorder is referred to as sarcopenia.…
DetailsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was formally described and named as a component of depression in 1984 by Norman Rosenthal, M.D. and his colleagues at the National Institute of Mental Health. It is estimated that as many as 9 percent of individuals living in the Northern Hemisphere experience some symptoms of SAD during the winter months,…
DetailsWhen it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, we really can’t overstate the importance of early diagnosis. There is great value in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms actually appear. However, despite this, researchers have struggled to find a reliable method of doing so — until now. New Method for Early Detection Thanks to Henrik Zetterberg and…
DetailsFor many caregivers, it is in their very nature to care selflessly for another, putting their own needs, feelings, and problems aside to ensure the safety and healing of their loved one or friend. But, too often, caregivers reach damaging and unhealthy levels of stress before they come to the point of reaching out for…
DetailsParkinson’s disease is a chronic condition, and to date, there is no cure. But, that doesn’t mean that your loved one can’t still live a full life. Adapting your home to make it easier for your loved one to move around and perform daily activities will go a long way towards improving their quality of…
DetailsImagine an illness that causes your loved one to lose control of their movements and balance, devastates their cognitive functions, and eventually, causes them to vividly hallucinate. Their memory becomes foggy, and everyday activities, such as eating, dressing, and even using the toilet, become an hourly challenge. Nighttime brings no relief, as your mother, father,…
DetailsThe winter months are a difficult time for the elderly. The usual stresses of making trips to the grocery and eating healthily, getting to appointments, visiting with friends and family, and avoiding slips and falls become intensified as the weather and road conditions worsen. Ensuring the health and safety of your aging loved one during…
DetailsAlthough we like to think of the holidays as a joyous time of year, not everyone feels that way. It can be a depressing and lonely time for seniors—especially for seniors who are separated from their loved ones. In addition, some seniors might be reminded of lost friends or family members. Additionally, they may find themselves…
DetailsYou probably know somebody who has taken on the role of caregiver, or you might be one yourself. This means you know firsthand how much time goes into the labor of love that is caregiving; time that can eventually drain a person’s physical and mental well-being if it isn’t balanced by activities that keep the…
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