Do you have a loved one who was an avid gardener before Alzheimer’s struck? Well, there’s no reason why they have to give up their hobby. By paying attention to garden design, experienced gardeners with Alzheimer’s can continue doing what they have always loved. Gardening can also be part of an Alzheimer’s treatment plan for those…
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and hospitalizations in people over sixty-five. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 4 older Americans suffer a fall every year. Falls among the elderly that result in a head injury or a broken bone account for 1 in 5 falls. And, between 2007 and…
Do you have a senior at home who can’t get out much, especially in winter temperatures? It can be very peaceful and calming to sit near the window with a cup of hot cocoa. However, seniors may experience an increase in cabin fever when they are stuck indoors because of the combination of the weather…
When we decide to retire, we may have a bucket list of all the places we want to visit now that we don’t have to go to work every day. However, it’s an unfortunate fact that as we get older, it may not be quite as easy to get around as we did when…
If you have an aging parent, you may be undergoing unnecessary amounts of anxiety when trying to work out which health care options are best for them. It can be confusing and stressful to sort through all the choices available to you. So, here are four simple steps you may find helpful in determining what’s…
When it comes to senior health, any injury or illness can compromise quality of life and independence. This spring, take care to prevent potential problems and catastrophic circumstances with some simple tips to avoid common heath culprits for seniors. Allergies Allergies may not seem like a big deal, but they can be particularly dangerous for…
As many people age, they worry about losing their independence. Many older adults experience a lot of stress when they think they may end up in some kind of senior living facility such as a retirement home. Losing independence is definitely scary, but there are steps you can take to enable your older loved one to…
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