Stress effects on the body-in elderly? One would say the elderly are beyond being stressed. Their life is now already peaceful and should be stress-free. If you are an elderly, would you agree or strongly disagree? How stressful is your life? What has always been and will always be the greatest desire of our life? … [Read more…]
We usually try to take care of our face, neck, hands as we age. Do we pay the same attention to our feet as we get older? Some of us do, some don’t…But, we should, as they undergo age-related changes as much as any other part of our body. There are some typical changes that … [Read more…]
Would physical and mental health benefits for seniors be good enough reasons to get a pet? It is said that for a senior having a pet is beneficial in more than a few ways. A lot of studies has been conducted on the topics and the results are more than approving. As with almost everything, … [Read more…]
How to care for a garden if you are a senior and aren’t that fit any more? How to start one, if you never have done it before? Should you? Why? Aging brings all sorts of physical and mental changes. Muscles are not that strong anymore, bones and joints are stiff, aching, hands are weaker, … [Read more…]
Is dark chocolate good for you, or is it rather bad for your health? Especially if you are a senior? A healthy nutrition is the base of a good overall health and a successful, healthy aging. It should provide all the good nutrients needed for aging bodies to maintain their functionality and avoid bad ones, … [Read more…]
With nearly 90% of elderly who wish to remain in their homes and age in place, we, their children and sometimes primary caregivers, are usually sick with worry, especially when they’re alone. Are they going to be ok? What if something happens and they need me? Will they be able to call me? What if … [Read more…]
A lot of disputes about seniors and safe driving-some advocate for stopping to drive at a certain age, some say they shouldn’t. Do you love to drive? I do. I loooove to drive. The beauty of an engine obeying you is already something but the best is the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever … [Read more…]
Falls in elderly is a common issue and we can do a lot about it, though many people do not know it. A majority of older seniors (around 85-91%, according to different researches) would like to age in their homes, as independently as it is possible. It would be fine, but, unfortunately, many forget … [Read more…]
No wonder scams on seniors are more frequent nowadays than a few decades ago. Today’s seniors are usually wealthier and have more accessible money than younger people. Seniors have savings, pension plans, they own homes and might have other financial assets and are more trusting than someone younger. Scammers take all this into consideration and view … [Read more…]
Stroke in the elderly is one of the most common causes of mortality or disabilities among elderly, in the whole world. With age, the occurrence of stroke increases up to 50% of all happening in 75 years old and over, and 30% of all strokes happening in elderly over 85 years old. Besides being in … [Read more…]