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 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 MoreIf you’ve ever tried comparing healthcare plans for seniors, you know that it can be overwhelming. How do you know which plan will best suit your needs? Are you paying too much? Who can you trust for good advice? Finding the right plan for you requires research into all of the available options. Here are…
Read MoreNo one enjoys end of life planning, whether about yourself or someone you love. The very subject presents some awkward, uncomfortable, and emotional issues. However, the consequences of not having this discussion can be much more painful. In reality, the sooner you discuss the decisions that have to be made, the better. Families who have made end of…
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