Staying active in Western Pennsylvania? Staying active is important in your older years. We sometimes forget how important it is to keep active. Especially with our minds and bodies. Joining a gym and actually going is a great idea. There are programs such as Silver Sneakers to help with that cost. Eating a healthy diet …
A Care Home is not necessary. Is it time to have “The Talk” with your parents/loved ones? Have you noticed a gradual decline in their mobility? Have you considered placing them in a costly care facility? He is somewhat lucid during the day but sundowns as the day progresses. Though living alone worries his family,he …
Elderly and Wintertime | To keep the elderly safe, they need to prepare for winter. But the cold doesn’t discriminate between age groups, so everyone should take careful measures to ensure they’re ready for the winter. Here are some tips Lucky has given for preparing yourself and your loved ones for staying safe during the …
Safety as we Age | As we age, our bodies go through changes that affect our health and safety. But it’s important that you don’t feel like you have to hide from people or assume your situation is unusual. It’s normal for older adults to experience some kinds of change, such as slowing down or …
Elderly and the Hot Weather | As summertime reaches its peak, so does the temperature. This leaves aging people at risk for hyperthermia or heat exhaustion.Are you a senior citizen who is struggling with the hot weather? Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean that you have to put up with uncomfortable temperatures. There are …
Aging gracefully is a term that gets thrown around often in today’s society. What does it really mean to age with grace? For some, it means not caring about your appearance and living the rest of your life in solitude; for others, it means embracing change and learning to live with joy. The first thing …
Dementia | The advice that you will read here are basic tool for a healthy lifestyle. Controlling your risk of diabetes can also reduce your risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s. Dementia, the most common cause of cognitive decline in older adults, is a complex syndrome that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Dementia is a progressive …
Isolation of Seniors | New research suggests that social isolation is more detrimental to the health of seniors than smoking, obesity, or lack of exercise. But what can be done? More and more Americans are living alone in retirement communities—a trend that will only grow as the number of retirees increases. To help combat this …
A new study examines the link between depressive symptoms and hearing loss in older Hispanic adults. Having to ask people to repeat themselves or nodding along politely to a conversation they cannot hear is common for the thousands of elderly Americans who live with hearing loss. Now a new study shows that hearing loss isn’t …
