Around 50 million people suffer from dementia worldwide, with 10 million new cases popping up each year. Out of all the different types of dementia, Alzheimer’s is the most common, with 60 to 70 percent of dementia patients suffering from Alzheimer’s. But, what about the other types of dementia? From…
Limited mobility doesn’t mean you can’t stay active and take care of your physical fitness. When you can’t hit the local gym and aren’t steady on your feet, you may need to adapt your fitness routine to meet your needs and abilities. Chair exercises are an easy and fun way…
As human beings age, they become more susceptible to sleep disorders. As such, elderly individuals must take precautions to ensure that they’re getting ample sleep on a nightly basis. Are you or a loved one having trouble with sleep? Need help combating elderly sleep disorders? This article can help you. Causes of…
Sharing activities with a loved one who is blind helps you bond and keeps your favorite senior active and social. Blindness can make planning those activities a little more challenging since many activities involve vision. But there are many activities for the blind elderly that can provide entertainment and engagement.…
More than 50 million people in the world who have been diagnosed with dementia, and another 10 million are found to have the cognitive decline of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is not only the one diagnosed who has their entire lives changed. Their loved ones now face the uncertainty…
Moving into assisted living communities is a major step for most elderly parents, especially since they will be living in their new residence for an average of 2 1/2 years. To make them feel confident in their decision, it is important to make the move a joyous occasion. The last thing…
When you visit your aging parents, do you notice anything that seems out of place? Perhaps there is a lot of laundry piling up that hasn’t been washed, or the lawn hasn’t been mowed in months. These are two signs your loved ones need in-home care. Considering that only 5%…
According to a recent survey by the National Poll on Healthy Aging, one in three seniors is lonely. Not only does this affect their mental well-being, but it can have an effect on their physical well-being as well. The study also stated that being chronically lonely can be as harmful…
The percentage of senior citizens in the world’s population is growing at a rapid rate, most likely due to increasing populations and medical advancements. The UN has estimated that by this year, senior citizens will make up roughly 9% of people. If there is any downside to people living longer,…
While memory issues mostly impact people over 65 years of age, most people say that their doctors never test their memory. While not everyone suffers from dementia, if doctors aren’t looking out for it, it’s hard to know who needs memory care. If you’re wondering “what is memory care”, it’s…
