When it comes to aging well, maybe you’ve heard that it’s all about genetics. If that were true, it would mean sitting back and passively accepting whatever hand you’ve been dealt in the genetic lottery. Wouldn’t you rather have some control over how well you age? Thankfully, you do! Although your genes do play an important…
Read MoreEleanor Roosevelt once said, “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” It’s true that there is a certain beauty, a richness that comes naturally with age. That being said, most of us would like to continue looking our best as we grow older. This doesn’t involve trying to look…
Read MoreHave you ever heard someone who has just forgotten something laughingly brush it off as having a “senior moment”? Many people accept memory loss and cognitive decline as a normal result of the aging process. Thankfully, that’s not necessarily the case. Although it’s natural for your brain to go through certain changes as you get on in…
Read MoreIf you are one of the approximately 53.4 million Americans who are providing care for someone with a disability or chronic illness, you know that the job of caregiving comes with its fair share of anxiety and unanswered questions. Most home caregivers aren’t medical professionals, and they may feel overwhelmed, confused, and inexperienced when it comes…
Read MoreWhether you’re living on your own or in an assisted living community, knowing how to care for a wound properly is an important step in maintaining your independence as long as possible. Acute wounds can happen to anyone at any time, but because their skin is more fragile, the elderly are more at risk for…
Read MoreAs a person gets older, it may become necessary to receive some help in treating medical conditions or in living with certain physical limitations. Thankfully, many of these services can be provided right in the home, allowing many people to stay in their own homes rather than relocate to treatment or long-term care facilities. Many people have heard…
Read MoreParkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease (Alzheimer’s disease is the first), afflicting approximately 1 million Americans. If you or a loved one are living with Parkinson’s disease, you are all too familiar with its unpleasant physical effects. The weakness, stiffness, slowness, tremors, and balance issues associated with Parkinson’s disease can greatly affect…
Read MoreWhether seniors are living independently or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, the importance of taking proper care of wounds cannot be overemphasized. Any wound should be kept clean and watched closely to ensure proper healing. However, there is a big difference between a simple scrape and a more serious chronic wound. Put…
Read MoreNot surprisingly, the majority of people would prefer to continue living at home as they age. In fact, according to an AARP survey, 89% of those over the age of 50 said they would like to stay in their residence as long as possible. Chances are you feel the same, especially if you have lived in your current home for…
Read MoreAs we get older, changes in mobility, balance, and overall health may make it impossible to continue living completely independently. There are many options for senior care that can help us overcome these challenges and continue living a meaningful (and safe) life. Depending on individual circumstances, here are a few options for seniors and those who love…
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