Staying active as we age is the major key to a long and healthy life. If you have lived a sedentary life up until now, it’s never too late to start. The importance of staying active cannot be any more understated. Especially as we age, we not only remain healthy but also retain the independence…
As life continues to get in the way of us and our relationships with others, we can find it hard to connect with those we once used to hold dear. It can be especially hard to stay connected to elderly loved ones as they embark on a different life journey from us. Chronic illnesses and…
Dementia has been severely misunderstood for many years and stigma continues to cloud it. If you or someone you know suffers from it, the best and first thing to do is to educate yourselves on the myths about dementia. The more you know the less afraid you become of it and dementia will no longer…
There are so many things to consider in the lead-up to the move to a retirement community. Having to sort through a lifetime’s worth of memories and items can be mentally and physically taxing. On top of that, having to leave a family home is not an easy task. To ease your loved one’s burden,…
The heart is the most important organ in our body, and we should always treat it as such by feeding it healthy foods to keep it beating and to keep our arteries clear. Cultivating healthy eating habits is paramount to keeping an array of diseases at bay and while we should start as early as…
As our lives rapidly move online, the chase to keep up with an everchanging social landscape has sent our society to start living virtually. From posting pictures, live streaming, watching movies, and staying in contact with the people we love, almost everything can be done on the internet. The advantages of social media are endless…
The therapeutic nature of gardening can be an enriching and empowering experience for your loved one with dementia. Getting out and about in the sun and forming a routine of watering and planting herbs and flowers can help reduce some distress and anxiety. A daily routine can also improve memory and the joy of being…
Training the brain regularly can slow down the loss of thinking and cognitive skills. As the brain is a muscle, it too needs to work out to stay healthy and fit. In this article, we have listed some brain exercises for people with Alzheimer’s disease that your loved one can do in order to strengthen…
Excessive sugar intake is unhealthy for your loved one and can cause multiple health complications, such as diabetes, weight gain, heart disease, or high blood pressure. A sugar-free diet can be difficult to follow as sugar is present in almost everything from processed foods to sweetened drinks. However, cutting down on sugar doesn’t mean that…
Located in Mecklenburg County in the state of North Carolina, Matthews is widely regarded as one of the best places to live in the United States due to its high standard of living. Residents here enjoy the dense suburban feel and picturesque views of the rolling mountains at the same time. In downtown Matthews, residents…