Some parents want to age in place, while others decide that moving into a retirement community is the best option. But for some elderly parents, even the thought of leaving their homes is too much to bear. They begin to feel increasingly helpless and anxious. This can lead them to refuse offers of help from…
Reading is a cognitive process that involves decoding and understanding written language. It is a very personal process. It allows readers to escape their everyday lives and explore different worlds. Literature and memory are two essential aspects of reading. Literature provides the story and context for the words on the page, while memory supports the…
Playing cards have long been known as a fun and entertaining pastime, but did you know that they also have some surprising cognitive benefits? Games like bridge and poker are perfect for keeping your mind sharp and preventing things like Alzheimer’s disease. People who spend at least 3 hours per week playing card games enjoy…
There are many senior living options available for those who are looking to move into a retirement community. Some of the options that you may have come across include memory care and assisted living. However, what sets memory care and assisted living apart? Many retirement communities offer similar services such as meals preparation and housing…
Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed at any age, but symptoms usually begin to show when someone reaches their mid-60s. Although there is no known cure for the disease, there are medications that can help to reduce its symptoms or slow down its progression. Do you know that you can be proactive and take steps to reduce…
You can get lonely if you aren’t meeting people regularly in your retirement years. If you are interested in connecting with people your age, you’ve come to the right place! There are plenty of activities designed specifically for adults in their golden years that provide them with opportunities to meet and connect with others. Take…
Dementia can be a difficult condition to handle, thus it is important that persons with dementia get the right care they need, be it at home or at retirement communities. Memory care communities are an increasingly popular and common option amongst families of persons with dementia, but if you have never heard of it before,…
Dementia comprises several different forms, the more common ones being Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. For those of us that have family members with dementia, regardless of the type, the caregiving experience can be equally challenging. Persons with dementia often exhibit behaviors that are difficult to manage, and you might find yourself constantly seeking practical…
Dementia, the loss of cognitive functioning, is a condition that affects many people. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, as of 2014, there is an estimated 5 million adults aged at least 65 with dementia. While the types of dementia in each case vary, the symptoms they experience are similar and the…
Low vision diagnosis is quite common amongst older adults, due to many of the diseases that can cause it to be also more common in that age group. According to the National Eye Institute, low vision is an eye problem that hinders daily activities, and cannot be rectified with glasses, contacts, medicine, or surgery. If you…