Table of Content1 1. Excessive Forgetfulness 2 2. Communication Difficulties 3 3. Personality & Behavioral Changes 4 4. Reduced Planning Skills5 5. Inability to Judge Distance Alzheimer’s disease often begins with subtle but easily recognizable symptoms. Watching for these early signs can help you identify the disease early on so you can provide your senior loved one with …
Table of Content1 1. Excess Weight2 2. Metabolic Changes3 3. High Blood Pressure4 4. Sedentary Lifestyle Elderly people are at high risk for developing a number of diseases, including diabetes. With advanced age comes an increase in body changes that make elderly people more susceptible to developing this condition. Here are a few of the …
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Table of Content1 1. Bone Mineral Density2 2. Breast Cancer3 3. Colorectal Cancer4 4. High Cholesterol5 5. Melanoma Though many health concerns affecting elderly people have similar statistics for both genders, there are some conditions senior women may be at higher risk for. However, scheduling an annual checkup can give your elderly loved one a …
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Table of Content1 1. Calcium 2 2. Folic Acid3 3. Vitamin D 4 4. Fiber 5 5. Potassium As people get older, nutritious food helps them prevent disease and keep their bodies functioning properly. Here are five nutrients seniors may want to add to their diets. 1. Calcium Several studies have concluded that seniors take in less …
Table of Content1 Use the Non-Dominant Hand2 Carry a Water Bottle3 Find an Activity Buddy4 Stop Smoking Aging comes with certain challenges, and one of the most common is memory loss. However, there are steps seniors can take to keep their brains healthy. Here are a few ways your senior loved one can keep dementia …
New research has shown the human nose is capable of detecting one trillion odors, but there are relatively few people who can detect subtle changes in body odor. One of these “super smellers” is a Scottish woman named Joy Milne. Her observation that people with Parkinson’s have a distinct smell is inspiring researchers to investigate …
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Table of Content1 1. Poor Self-Care2 2. Financial Concerns3 3. Guilt4 4. Concern about Loved Ones5 5. Loneliness6 6. Lack of Sleep Caregiving can be a challenging task, and the majority of caregivers say they experience stress on a daily basis. Stress is a fairly complicated emotion that can be linked to many underlying issues, …
Table of Content1 1. Digital Picture Frames2 2. Wireless Bluetooth Speakers3 3. Personal Locators4 4. Large Print E-Readers5 5. Smart Alarm Clocks Modern technology has been advancing at a rapid pace, and many of the developments that come as a result are designed to make life easier and more pleasurable. Any device that can have …
Table of Content1 1. The Symptoms Are Often Subtle2 2. Genetics Play a Major Role3 3. An Early Diagnosis Is Vital4 4. Support Groups Are Effective Only about 1 percent of breast cancer cases in the United States occur in men. Though this number may seem small, it’s extremely important for men to be aware …
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Table of Content1 1. Ability to Manage Emotions Better2 2. More Volunteering Opportunities3 3. Greater Self-Worth 4 4. Grandchildren5 5. More Time to Pursue Dreams6 6. Clearer Priorities7 7. More Time to Travel Seniors shouldn’t think about aging as a gradual decrease in their quality of life. They should instead think about the many ways life …
