Getting dressed up every day to look different and stunning is something which we take for granted, until illness, age, disability injury changes everything. Dressing up every day becomes very difficult for people who cannot live a normal life due … Continue reading
Having their own homes and maintaining it might be quite costly for many seniors who are inclined to maintain an independent lifestyle and start a new life after retirement. Since they have to live upon their savings and pension, the … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia affecting adult Americans, 20 percent of whom will be 65 or older by 2029. It’s not easy to deal with, either as a patient or as the loved one of a … Continue reading
For most senior citizens, the ability to preserve their independence is imperative to their self-esteem. That is the reason you will find it difficult to convince your parents or grandparents to leave their apartments or homes and live under specialized … Continue reading
You must have some idea about a 55+ retirement community. These communities have transformed from what it was in the past. Often people confuse it with an assisted living facility or a nursing home. But a 55+ community is an … Continue reading
The aging population has to take special care of their teeth and overall oral health so that they can retain the set of natural teeth for many more years. As people grow old especially after crossing 55 years, the need … Continue reading
The population of senior citizens in the US who prefer assisted living is increasing rapidly. The trend that began in the early eighties has witnessed steady increase. Individuals who are aging but still able to manage most of their daily … Continue reading
One should enjoy their old age in peace. Your parents must be proud of the fact that they did their best to bring you up. They educated you and your siblings. None of you missed out on the things enjoyed … Continue reading
Few if any men or women over the age of 60 will be described as being ‘spry’, but you had better believe that there a few who still have plenty of flexibility and spring in their step. Most of them … Continue reading
If your elderly loved one has had an accident or has had a serious illness, moving him or her to a transitional care hospital is a significant step in their recovery process. One of the most common types of hospital … Continue reading