Imagine that you are in the midst of saving up for retirement and all of a sudden, you lose thousands of dollars in a fell swoop? This is what happens to many Americans over the age of 65. This is indeed a devastating loss for those who are scammed as well as their family members.…
Did you know that injuries related to falling are very common in people above the age of 65? You may be aware of your loved ones sustaining injuries like fractured limbs or bruises through it. However, hip fractures in elderly people are one of the more common kinds of fractures. It has been reported that…
Did you know that a newborn baby sleeps for close to 22 hours? Children, too, need a lot of sleep but not quite as much. What about you? How many hours of sleep do you need? You may have noticed that as a teenager or even a young adult, you would have gotten away with…
Stress is something that we experience on a near-daily basis. A little stress is good. In fact, it is even desirable to have some stress to optimize your performance. However, living in the modern world comes with stressors that are too overwhelming. When we deal with this on a long-term basis, it can lead to…
As one reaches the golden years of their life, they may be retired or are planning to soon. Mobility usually decreases and friends and family members may move far away. The culmination of these factors means that one spends a lot of their time indoors, at home. This means that the quality of your home…
Living with the pandemic for around two years has taught us more about maintaining our immune system than anything else has. Even so, your immune system as with other body systems changes as you age. Thus, it is more important to understand how to maintain your immune system once you have reached 60. Before we…
Did you know that one of the main causes of fractures in those above the age of sixty-five is osteoporosis? This condition affects women four times as much as men and they are therefore more likely to get fractures. While it is not uncommon to have this condition, there are ways that you can reduce…
As your loved ones enter their golden years, they may be at risk for eating disorders. Learn the reasons why they develop eating disorders. Moreover, with the following tips, you can help reduce the risk for them and help them have a fulfilling life in their later years. Reasons for Eating Disorders in Seniors Your…
As your loved ones enter their golden years, the risk of them contracting pneumonia increases. Learn more about the 4 stages of pneumonia and treatment options for pneumonia so that you can ensure your family members have the best chance at recovery if they have pneumonia. Reasons for Pneumonia Research shows that as your loved…
As your loved ones enter their golden years, they may start to become more forgetful. You may even start to worry whether they might have dementia. Learn more about the difference between dementia and memory loss so that you can know whether your loved ones have dementia and how you can help them if they…