Many people associate aging with memory loss. It is quite common for someone to see small declines in their memory. Most of the time, these are minor in nature and not long lasting. And some researchers believe that there are things that … [Read more...]
Managing Care Costs Without Going Broke
Senior care can be costly, but that doesn’t mean that you need to go broke paying for care expenses. Many people rely on their insurance policies to cover the costs of care and this can be a big help–but only if the insurance … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Aging Alone
Living alone comes with a whole host of dangers for seniors–especially if they are dealing with physical or cognitive disabilities. It’s estimated that more than 26 million people that are age 50 or older live by themselves in … [Read more...]
Tracking Aging Through the Eyes
A new study indicates that a retinal scan might illuminate much more information about someone’s health as they age than what was previously thought possible. This research, coming out of the Buck Institute for Research on … [Read more...]
Aging Well and Passing Away Well
One of the hardest conversations you can have with a loved one is about the aging process. Many people are resistant to this conversation because it’s scary. Getting older and the potential for health issues that can come along with this is … [Read more...]
What Changes Occur as We Age?
As someone ages, changes take place in the body and the brain that can lead to a need for more assistance getting through day to day life. These changes happen at different rates and in varying degrees in different people, making the need … [Read more...]
The Biggest Concerns for Seniors
If you type “things that seniors worry about” into Google, you’re going to get a lot of different answers. However, one of the big things that impacts almost all seniors, and one of the most widely written about topics on the internet in … [Read more...]
The Accumulative Impact of Drinking Alcohol
Over time, drinking alcohol with regularity can cause some serious health issues. As we age, the impact is compounded. Things that might not have been issues when we were younger can become serious health impairments. Regular alcohol use … [Read more...]
Exercise, Sleep, and Health
Sleep is important. We all know this from personal experience, right? If you don’t have a good night’s sleep, you feel out of it the next day. Your brain moves a little bit slower, you’re probably going to be a little achy, and you become … [Read more...]
Understanding How Aging Impacts a Loved One
As an individual ages, their needs will change, too. This is a normal part of life, and we see it at all stages. From early childhood, to the teenage years. From the teen years to adulthood. But the transition from adulthood to the senior … [Read more...]
Transitions are a Part of Senior Care
The transitions that accompany the aging process can be tough. Knowing that you are beginning to have trouble taking care of yourself brings a loss of independence with it. For people that have spent years doing things on their own, … [Read more...]
What Can We Learn from Variations in Aging?
A new study reveals that people in different parts of the world do not age at the same pace. There are a lot of factors that seem to have an influence over the aging process, and this study tried to account for many of them. For example, … [Read more...]