While you and your loved ones would like to spend your golden years relaxing and winding down, it is important to engage in regular exercises which are essential to your physical and mental wellbeing. Regardless of age, physical activities are beneficial to your overall health, but it is even more critical for you and your…
Dementia is a progressive neurological disease that presents itself with symptoms like forgetfulness and the inability to perform complex tasks. When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, you may have been offered a variety of therapy treatment options for them such as physical or occupational therapy. Many patients have opted for these options in…
Older adults may wish to spend their senior living years independently in a comfortable environment with familiar surroundings. Some wish to spend their golden years hanging out with old-time friends and folks, while others simply want to chill and relax in their neighborhoods. However, while living alone sounds tempting with all the perks like privacy,…
Looking after a loved one who is progressing in age can be challenging. This is even more so if you are dealing with stubborn parents. We love our parents and want the best for them, but sometimes when we don’t see eye to eye with them, it is a challenge for us to manage both…
Our retirement community is committed to providing a quality living environment for all our residents. We provide some of the best senior apartments in Hagerstown, MD, and our amenities cater to different lifestyles. If you are an older adult looking to move to a retirement community so you can get the care and support you…
As we age, maintaining good oral health should continue to be of priority to avoid cavities or decay of teeth. Taking excellent care of our teeth and gums should be a consistent lifetime habit regardless of age. Seniors are however more susceptible to oral conditions such as gum disease or tooth decay due to a…
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…
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…
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…