Maintaining a healthy heart should begin in your youth and continue throughout your lifetime. However, many people neglect heart health until they reach their senior years. Fortunately, it’s never too late to make lifestyle changes that will improve the health of your...
As temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, it’s easy for seniors to fall prey to “winter blues,” leaving them feeling down and discouraged for no apparent reason. Cold winter weather has a way of dampening anyone’s spirit. Here are a few ideas to help you beat the...
Winter’s a time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. For many seniors, however, it’s also a time of combating seasonal disorders and winter blues. Cold, dark winter days can play on seniors’ emotions, triggering a disorder called seasonal affective...
Wandering is a common problem for seniors who have dementia. Wandering can make caregivers anxious about their loved one’s safety as they could easily have an accident or get lost. Knowing the warning signs and possible causes of wandering can help you protect loved...
After 50+ years of driving, it can be difficult for seniors to relinquish their driving privileges. For safety sake, however, you may find it necessary to request that a loved one stop driving. Although driving gives seniors greater freedom and independence, it’s not...
Seniors 65 years or older are at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Early on warning signs, however, can occur as early as your 40s or 50s. Knowing what signs to look for can be helpful in determining if you’re developing this condition. Here’s...
