Top 8 Supplements Seniors Should Be Taking - Nutrition for seniors is a bit tricky. There are some nutrients seniors need which people in their younger years can afford to skip. And, not all seniors need to take exactly the same set of supplements each day. There are both active and healthy seniors. There are seniors who have been battling with a chronic … Continue reading "Top 8 Supplements Seniors Should Be Taking"
Seniors Need to Plan for Inflation During Retirement - Inflation is something that impacts not just those who are currently working, but also retired seniors. Inflation rears its ugly head regardless of the economic situation and time. This can have a huge impact to those who are living off their retirement money or savings. The key here is to know how to mitigate the … Continue reading "Seniors Need to Plan for Inflation During Retirement"
Gray Divorce – What Seniors Need to Know - The rate of divorce in the general population is lower today than it ever was before. But, the generation called the baby boomers is divorcing like crazy. The divorce rate among folks 50 years old or older has doubled over the last couple of decades. This has led to the phenomenon called “gray divorce.” Things … Continue reading "Gray Divorce – What Seniors Need to Know"
Dementia in Aged Care: 10 Vital Questions to Find The Right Aged Care Provider - When it comes to choosing a dementia aged care provider, there are many factors to consider to ensure the best quality of life possible for your loved ones. There are plenty of dementia aged care providers out there that do a great job of taking care of their patient’s needs. But how do you which … Continue reading "Dementia in Aged Care: 10 Vital Questions to Find The Right Aged Care Provider"
Mediterranean Diet for Seniors - The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest in the world. It has been proven to lower risks for many chronic diseases. This is because it allows a person to eat more whole foods. The Mediterranean diet encourages the consumption of unprocessed foods. Lean protein, healthy fats and plant-based foods are central to the … Continue reading "Mediterranean Diet for Seniors"
Help! My Mom Has a Hoarding Disorder - Discovering that a parent has a hoarding disorder can be very troubling. An adult child may be shocked when they see how much “stuff” an elderly parent has accumulated over the years. Newspapers and magazines are everywhere. Each nook and cranny of the seniors home is filled with stuff from the past. Old clothes are … Continue reading "Help! My Mom Has a Hoarding Disorder"
The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors - Retirement is not just about traveling. It is also not just about watching TV at home while waiting for grandkids to visit. Instead, retirement can be a time to explore new things and that can include going back to school. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to pursue goals that were not feasible during their working years. … Continue reading "The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors"
How Sarcopenia (aka Muscle Loss) Affects us as we Age - Sarcopenia or loss of muscle mass not only affects the elderly, it can also deliver a major blow to public health costs. In the U.S. alone, the public health costs of sarcopenia reached $18.5 billion in the year 2000. This cost is also increasing since the elderly population also continues to grow. Why Seniors Are … Continue reading "How Sarcopenia (aka Muscle Loss) Affects us as we Age"
How to Deal with Caregiver Stress - Caregiver Stress is more common than we once believed. A 2015 survey from AARP and The National Alliance for Caregiving shows that there are almost 34.2 million unpaid American caregivers. Another report also revealed that one in five caregivers has high levels of physical strain. While two out of five caregivers find their role as … Continue reading "How to Deal with Caregiver Stress"
Self-Driving Cars for Aging Drivers? Not Yet. - Maintaining the ability to drive is crucial to most senior’s quality of life. It helps them to stay connected to people in their respective communities. Being able to drive is an indispensable part of maintaining social ties while also having constant access to all services needed. Losing one’s ability to drive either voluntarily or for … Continue reading "Self-Driving Cars for Aging Drivers? Not Yet."
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