Aging and sleep are very interlinked as aging changes many of your sleep habits. This is because your circadian rhythm changes as you age, influencing your daily cycles including eating and sleeping habits. Changes in hormone levels can also be a contributing factor to changing sleep patterns. Some of the ways your sleep may be…
Having to talk to your aging loved one about the move into a memory care community can be very difficult as it elicits a range of emotions, including the frustration that comes with coping with the day-to-day complexities of living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Other emotions that are evoked include fear, sadness,…
Have you ever heard the phrase “use it or lose it?” It’s not just for exercise! People often assume that once they stop working, they’ll have plenty of time to read books, learn new skills, and expand their horizons. But as we get older, we become more sedentary and less curious about the world around…