The Elderly and the Hot Weather
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
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, Reducing the Risk
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
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 […]
Hearing Loss And Depression.
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 […]