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Reduce Your Risk of Dementia Today
Research shows that dementia affects approximately 50 million people globally. A syndrome resulting from disease in the brain, it involves a decline in memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language and judgement. Tragically, the number of people struggling with dementia today is expected to triple within the next thirty years. With 10 million new cases…
Read MoreExercises for Seniors
Exercise has the ability to significantly enhance one’s quality of life. Exercise helps you to maintain good health, prevent injuries, and lower risks of heart diseases. Staying active also helps you to sleep better! No matter how old you are, exercise is important for everyone. Though exercise is very important, it is more important that…
Read MoreEarly Warning Signs for Needing Mobility Equipment
As we get older, we face a number of different potential problems. It is our responsibility to keep a careful eye on our parents and our loved ones to ensure that they get the support that they need. Often, older people do not like to admit that they are struggling. This is because they feel…
Read More5 Safety Tips for Elderly Drivers That Could Save a Life
It can be extremely difficult to candidly approach the subject of safety with an elderly driver. Being able to drive offers a person independence and mobility, a feeling that many seniors are already losing physically. Because of this, many families turn a blind eye to their loved one’s poor driving habits. Family caregivers do not…
Read MoreHow to Let Grief Be Grief, and Nothing Else: Seniors Coping with Loss of a Spouse
For seniors who lose their spouse, it’s likely the hardest time of their entire lives. It’s important to know that grieving is completely natural and healthy. There’s no way to stop grief, and it’s unhealthy to try to stifle it. Everyone grieves in their own way and you should never feel ashamed of your sadness…
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