July 23, 2021
Managing mental and physical health is important at any age, but it’s even more crucial as one age. This makes stress management among seniors a priority as this is what determines whether they will lead a happy and healthy life. As they get older, seniors are faced with challenges like losing loved ones, chronic disorders, …
July 5, 2021
Growing older is the natural course of life, but is it that simple? Have you truly asked yourself the reason you wake up in the morning? It is more than living a physically and mentally fit life. It is about rediscovering yourself in your autumnal or winter years. The Japanese have discovered that through ikigai …
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June 14, 2021
In today’s work-driven world, retirement can seem like a fantasy. But there is a final day at the office. And that is often when a retirement home comes into the picture. What Is a Retirement Home? There are many myths surrounding the concept of retirement homes. In simple words, a retirement home is a privately-owned …
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April 10, 2021
According to the WHO, the global population of those over age 60 will cross two billion by 2050, and with it will come a considerable spike in associated dermatological issues. Aging changes our skin both functionally and structurally. These changes include decreased healing, less DNA repair, and the thinning of the epidermis. Skin diseases can …
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March 5, 2021
As our loved ones age, it’s common to notice them becoming lean as they eat much less than they used to. This leads to rapid weight loss and is a cause for concern especially for those living alone at home or in assisted living facilities with poor food service. Loss of appetite is often caused …
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February 15, 2021
Age negatively impacts our muscular strength and balance, leading to falls. Indeed, according to the National Council of Aging, falling is a leading cause of injury and death among seniors. But it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Health Publishing has written about the growing importance of regular exercise among those 60 …
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January 5, 2021
When caring for an elderly family member or other senior, you’re not going to turn down help. After all, caregiving comes with many time-consuming challenges and concerns, making it difficult to attend support groups or other stress-relief options. That’s when a good book can come to the rescue. Reading the right book can not only …
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November 1, 2020
COVID-19 has been a tough time for everyone. And, as we’ve noted before, the elderly are at higher risk than many groups of contracting the coronavirus, with social distancing, masks and increased hygiene still being the best strategies to deal with the pandemic. Unfortunately, this can lead to increased physical and emotional isolation for seniors, …
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October 15, 2020
There’s no one-size-fits-all retirement plan, so it’s almost impossible to know what your retirement will look like before it happens. And there are many retirement myths with the potential to ruin your golden years. While many relate to financial planning both before and during retirement, others are based on retirement living. Here, we dispel some …
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September 14, 2020
When people talk about being healthy, they’re usually talking about being free of physical symptoms of illness. But if you’re talking about holistic health care and wellness, it’s about a lot more than just being physically active. It’s also about living a well-rounded lifestyle – the perfect combination of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. When …
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