Depression is a difficult condition to deal with, both for the person who is suffering from it and for their loved ones. If you’re worried that your loved one may be depressed, there are some signs to look out for. Irritability Irritability is often viewed as a negative emotion, something that should be suppressed or…
As your loved one ages, they often require more medications to maintain their health. This usually means taking multiple medications each day. While this can be challenging, it’s important to make sure that your loved one’s medications are managed properly. There are a few things you can do to help. Here are some caregiving tips…
As you age, it is important to do everything you can to stay sharp and healthy both physically and mentally. That means finding new and interesting activities that can help keep your mind active. In this blog post, we will share some great activities for mental health improvement that you can enjoy. Join a Book…
Particularly as you age, it becomes more and more important to maintain adequate balance. Good balance, at least in your younger years, consisted mainly of having strong core muscles. Other factors creep in, however, as you age. The ability to stand on your feet may be compromised by poor vision, weakened muscles, certain medications, and…
If you have an aging loved one and if you know how to sew, you might create various little gifts for them. Things like pillows, aprons, or a lap blanket. There is every possibility, in fact, your loved one is who taught you to sew. If not, and they haven’t yet learned, it’s not too…
If you’re consuming leafy greens, particularly as you age, you have a far better chance of living a life enriched with vitality and good health. That should come as a surprise to no one. Numerous important compounds and nutrients are supplied by good food choices. It’s easy to overlook the power of vegetables and leafy…
Urinary incontinence is not uncommon in older adults. In many ways, it impacts the lives of retirement age adults and, if applicable, their caregivers. Frequently, people with incontinence issues no longer enjoy the activities they used to. They may experience reduced self-assurance and confidence. Managing and/or handling incontinence can be difficult – but not impossible.…
Statistics show that, compared to others, retirement age individuals are more at risk of dying in a fire. There are numerous opportunities to access fire safety tips online and these should be shared with your aging loved one as soon as possible. Where retirement age individuals are concerned, topics to touch upon include emergency planning…
We are lucky to live in a period in history where the average lifespan has been on a steady incline. Labor statistics reveal that employment of workers aged 65 or older has grown by more than a hundred percent in a span of 20 years. Skin cancer, also termed melanoma, mostly developed in Caucasian men…
If your retirement is approaching, you may want to start reviewing some practical matters like your finances, savings and considerations about where to stay etc for your golden years. After all, retirement is an important milestone and a big transition, hence it is vital to be well prepared to enjoy the greatest level of comfort…