Simply being around gardens, vegetation, and an assortment of green spaces at home may play a role in how long a person lives. This is the takeaway from a recent long-term study suggesting that women in the United States who live in areas surrounded by some type of greenery have lower mortality rates than their urban-dwelling counterparts. The findings are especially…
Caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s is a journey that involves many learning experiences. You can use the following lessons shared by other caregivers to help you stay a few steps ahead. Make Time to Enjoy Bonding with Your Loved One Often, life hits a hectic pace, and you may forget to take time out to enjoy the special moments.…
Seniors may see several different doctors over the course of a year, but their primary care physicians will be the ones who see them for checkups and coordinate care plans with other doctors. Since seniors require frequent doctor visits, selecting the right primary care physicians is absolutely crucial for their wellbeing. The ideal primary care physicians for seniors need to…
Strokes can cause devastating brain damage. However, the sooner a stroke is treated, the less likely extensive, long-term brain damage will occur. A stroke can happen gradually or strike without warning. Therefore, becoming familiar with the early warning signs of an impending stroke can ensure your senior loved one gets prompt life-saving medical attention if he or she does experience…
Aging adults deserve to live out their golden years in total happiness. Yet the years after retirement are often fraught with painful events that can leave seniors vulnerable to depression. Your senior loved one may also experience health issues associated with a higher risk of developing depressive symptoms. These strategies all work well for helping older adults avoid the pitfalls…
Parkinson's disease presents many challenges for seniors and their loved ones. Yet understandably, many seniors wish to stay in their own homes as long as possible. While Parkinson’s can present many difficulties over time, especially when it comes to mobility, with the proper precautions, continuing to enjoy the golden years at home is still a viable option. Here are a…
Garlic has been used in traditional medicine for more than 4,000 years, and many recent studies have confirmed just how healthy this root vegetable can be. The benefits of garlic can be especially valuable for seniors. Here are a few reasons to include more of this healthy food in your elderly loved one’s diet. Lowers Blood Pressure Over time, high…
A decreased sense of taste is part of the natural aging process. Though it’s not entirely known why this happens, it’s known that our sense of taste is tied to our ability to see. As we age and our eyesight diminishes, our sense of taste can diminish right along with it. Depending on diet and nutritional restrictions, here are some…
With a solid treatment plan, many seniors who have Alzheimer’s can delay or lessen some of the worst symptoms of this disease. If your aging loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you should spend a little time exploring all the various treatment options. While researchers don’t know of any permanent cures for this form of dementia, you can…
Some seniors with dementia, especially those in the later stages, demonstrate challenging behaviors such as outbursts. When this happens, it’s important for family members and caregivers to remember it isn’t their loved ones speaking—it's the voice of dementia. With the deterioration of cognitive function, a senior with dementia has difficulty recognizing his or her needs, understanding how to meet them,…