Emotional overeating is common as you grow older but what exactly is this phenomenon? Let’s break it down for you. If you’ve ever turned to food during moments where you’ve felt extreme emotions, then you were probably emotionally eating. Finding comfort in food is part of emotional eating and may feel like a relief in…
We know that plants need the sun to grow but did you know that sunlight can have benefits for humans too? Exposure to the sun allows your body to stimulate the production of vitamin D, which may deplete in retirees due to the natural process of aging. Additionally, lifestyle changes such as staying indoors more…
Growing up brings with it a new set of struggles that you may have never experienced before or never expected to experience. Aside from newfound physical pains (that you might have expected), being a retiree makes you deal with emotions that you have never felt before. Not working may have brought about a sudden feeling…
Financial scams aimed at aging adults are common and costly. The FBI estimates that aging adults lose more than $3 billion to scammers each year. Scammers target the elderly because they assume this group has a large quantity of money in their accounts. Financial scams are generally undetected or difficult to prosecute, hence they are…
Among the various challenges that aging adults face throughout their lifetimes, dealing with feelings of isolation and “being alone” is a growing worry. Whether an older adult lives alone or in an assisted living facility, it is critical to collaborate with them in order to satisfy any wishes they may have to engage more with…
There are tried-and-true methods for developing a stronger, sharper memory as we become older. Regardless of age, our brains have the ability to adapt and evolve continually. On the other hand, our brains require the right stimuli to stay in tune. Unsurprisingly, lifestyle and everyday routines have a significant influence on brain health and cognitive…
Music has tremendous power. Music is a natural human feature and rhythm, sounds, and melodies have been employed for at least 45,000 years, and perhaps much longer. Music therapy is a well-established health profession in which music is utilized to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of persons ranging from young children to…
The capacity to communicate effectively is crucial at any age, especially for seniors whose speech may be impaired due to age or sickness. Aside from the social consequences of speech impairment, emergency circumstances might arise when a senior is unable to convey pain, discomfort, or other issues. Fortunately, specialist speech treatment for older adults is…
When people age, it is very normal for their lifestyles to change drastically as a result of their needs. When we grow older, many people will end up with memory-related problems like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, as a result, things that were previously trivial can become very problematic. What then are we to do when…