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…
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As a working adult, you may be excited to enter your golden years where you can enjoy retirement. However, to have a secure and comfortable retirement, you will have to start retirement planning. Understanding your retirement goals and how long you have to reach them is the first step in retirement planning. Here is a…
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It is normal for us to feel hesitant about the idea of moving into a retirement community. Each retirement community has various senior living options, so choosing the right retirement community is important. However, there are many benefits of aging in a retirement community. Here are six benefits of aging in a retirement community! Socialization…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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