Your heart supports you in many ways. It keeps your blood pumping, provides oxygen to your brain and ensures your body gets all the proper nutrients. But how can you support your heart? Limiting fats and sodium, managing stress and [...]
As we age, our leisure activities and preferences evolve, and one pastime that has become a ubiquitous part of modern life is television. For older adults, television can serve as a virtual window to the world, offering entertainment, information and [...]
When it comes to summertime exercises for seniors and people with disabilities, safety should always be the top priority. Exercising outside can provide numerous benefits, such as fresh air and sunlight, but it is crucial to take necessary precautions to [...]
If you are caring for someone with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or other brain disorders, it can be difficult to truly understand how your loved one sees the world as the disease progresses. Agnosia, Amnesia, Aphasia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Altered [...]
Home care and home health care are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but offer very different services. Learn about the care services each one offers to determine the best solution for your loved one's needs. Types of Home [...]
Dementia is a familiar word to many of us. We know family members, friends, or others who have many symptoms associated with memory loss. About 5.6 million older people (aged 65) have dementia. We know it can be a difficult [...]
Eating balanced and nutritious meals is important for everyone, but it is especially important for older adults. However, these adults need to be able to shop for their own food, but the lack of mobility or vision can make this [...]
People of all ages can benefit from a healthy lifestyle that involves appropriate physical activity and a balanced diet. Our nutritional needs and exercise requirements change as we age. There is however growing evidence indicating the importance of regular exercise [...]
Despite being extremely thirsty, your body is already 2% more dehydrated. As a result, your body makes more effort and gets much more exhausted during the heatwave to keep it functioning. The elderly are especially vulnerable to dehydration and temperature [...]
Sundown Syndrome is commonly associated with older adults that suffer from it in the evening and twilight hours. At this time in the morning, the patient may start to feel confused, agitated, and restless. It usually gets better by the [...]
