Everyday Problems Seniors Face and How to Address Them Imagine looking in the mirror and not recognizing your own reflection. The face staring back at you is thin and aged and with deep wrinkles. It's hard to believe that this person is still alive, let alone you! This is what it feels like for many [...]
Physical Activities : What's Suited for Seniors Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any age, but it’s especially crucial for seniors. As we get older, our bodies change and we may become less active. This lack of activity can lead to health problems such as obesity and heart disease – [...]
Colon Cancer in Seniors: What you Need to Know Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we want to provide some helpful information to help prevent it, or at least detect it early to provide the best chance of treatment. Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the United States. It [...]
Resistance to outside care is fairly common among elderly people. It can be difficult for elderly adults to accept the help of others, especially if they previously lived alone or with family members (such as an elderly adult child). All elderly people who are unable to do things on their own should receive assistance. Resistance [...]
Living Healthy and Aging Gracefully As the baby boomer generation enters their 60s, 70s and 80s, more individuals are expected to live longer. It is important for these individuals to stay healthy both physically and mentally as they age in place. Living healthily and aging gracefully can mean different things for different people. For some [...]
What to know about Lung Cancer in the Elderly Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in America. The majority of people diagnosed with lung cancer are over the age of 70 years old, and they tend to be more sensitive to the side effects associated with treatment. While it may seem like [...]
Downsizing in Retirement: What to Consider Before Making a Decision As we head into a new year, it's often a time for reflection, a fresh start, and new decisions. This is especially true in 2022, considering all we experienced in 2020 and 2021. For example, if you're retired, maybe for the first time, you may [...]
A Family Caregiver Guide... to care for an aging family member with diabetes. Diabetes can be a debilitating disease for anyone, but it is especially hard on older adults. Diabetes increases the risk of many other health problems common in older adults such as heart disease and stroke that will lead to serious complications. The [...]
Mental Illness : A Challenge For Seniors and How You Can Help Mental impairment can be a difficult subject to approach. It's natural for people to worry about their mental health as they age, especially considering that many of the symptoms are similar to those seen in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. However, it is important [...]
Signs, Causes and Care Tips for COPD in the Elderly As people age, they are more susceptible to conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is becoming increasingly common among elderly folks nowadays. For many reasons, including both health and environmental factors, habits like smoking cigarettes have been shown to both decrease lifespan and [...]
