by allie | Nov 26, 2017 | Health & Aging
Originally posted on MyLifeSite. It is normal for older people to experience lapses in memory every now and again, or sometimes have a difficult time remembering a name. But when does the occasional “senior moment” become cause for true concern about a person’s mental...
by allie | Nov 21, 2017 | Health & Aging
Originally posted on myLifeSite. A concern that is commonly voiced by adult children is that their aging parent is beginning to get forgetful. Maybe they are losing their keys more frequently. Perhaps they uncharacteristically failed to pay some bills on time. Such...
by allie | Nov 3, 2017 | Health & Aging
Following a hospital stay for an injury, surgery, or illness, many seniors begin a rehabilitation program designed to help them fully recover and improve their long-term health as they continue to live an independent living lifestyle. The goal of these programs is to...
by allie | Apr 25, 2017 | Health & Aging
One of the more difficult decisions couples face is deciding where to turn when one spouse is still able to maintain an independent living lifestyle but the other is experiencing health issues that require additional support. The choice typically comes down to two...
by allie | Mar 23, 2017 | Health & Aging
Health and Wellness for Seniors Older adults are living longer, healthier lives today thanks both to advances in healthcare and the knowledge that staying well helps improve our minds, bodies and souls. Wellness means much more than simply eating a nutritious diet and...
by allie | Jan 25, 2017 | Health & Aging
Senior Nutrition: Eating Right for Healthy Aging Eating a well-balanced diet can start to become more difficult throughout the aging process. The metabolism slows down, which leads to a decline in physical activity and the body needing fewer calories to function...