Patients with Parkinson’s Disease often have difficulty with movement, balance, and coordination. They experience muscle stiffness and tremors, which may make simple activities hard to complete as it requires more time and effort on their part to get the job done. Due to the nature of the disease, we may have noticed our loved ones…
Sodium is a mineral that may be found in a variety of foods, although it is most commonly found in the form of sodium chloride in salt. Salt is commonly used in food as a preservative, taste enhancer, and to keep meals moist. Adding salt to your food surely makes it taste better. However, did…
We can predict what your next question is if you’re thinking about independent living for yourself or a loved one: how much will it cost? Perhaps you’re unsure about your alternatives. Perhaps you just want to be around other mature adults who share your interests and history, and you’re wondering if you can afford to…
Staying active is important for seniors who wish to maintain their overall well-being in their golden years. Engaging in frequent workouts and physical activities will almost automatically lead to a greater quality of life. However, for older adults facing limited mobility and movements, exercising and keeping fit may posit challenges. This is because you may…
As we age, we tend to live a sedentary lifestyle with minimal to no exercise. When we do not keep active, it is common for us to lose our physical strength. However, there are many ways to improve your physical strength in retirement. Here are five strength training exercises you can do. Lying Hip Bridges…
Hippocrates, the Greek physician, once said, “Let thy food be thy medicine.” For many years, humans have known that food brings about many different benefits and that the types of food we eat have a direct impact on our health. Likewise, healthy aging can be achieved by maintaining a good, balanced diet. You can also…
Older adults with dementia may face difficulties sleeping or staying in bed at night, and this insomnia and restlessness can pose challenges for caregivers looking after them. Having dementia and staying in bed at night can be challenging for this demographic group considering how the brain develops and changes with age, or when they experience…
While assessing whether an independent living community is good for you, you should evaluate the amenities and how they will improve your quality of life. While the possibilities are endless, here are the five independent living amenities that an independent living community should have. Housing Choices The physical appearance and architecture of retirement communities can…
Many people associate senior living communities as a place where mature adults live out their life. Well, that is not true. There are many senior living communities across the country and all of them focus on quality healthcare and personalized and attentive care. Senior living communities will usually have state-of-the-art amenities readily available on their…
According to research, about 29% of elderly lived alone in America and approximately 12% of those aged 65 and older, required some form of assistance to perform daily tasks and activities. It is understood that most mature adults would want to stay home as they age but for every situation, there are some consequences of…