Monday, December 5, 2022
Credit: freepik via FreePik Dementia is a collection of cognitive diseases that get progressively worse over time. Whether it’s Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, or Pick’s disease, dementia leads to a significant decline in memory and cognitive abilities of the person affected. Dementia care experts track this deterioration in stages, categorizing dementia into early, middle, and late
[ Read More ]Do you want to hire a caregiver and wondering where to begin? If yes, it is vital to get someone with enough experience. Remember, an older person will need full-time care just like a small child because you don’t expect them to perform any duty for themselves. It is not easy leaving someone to take
[ Read More ]As you grow older, your body weakens, becoming more prone to various severe illnesses. Thus, once your parents reach 65, you should ensure they get Medicare coverage. But not just any plan. In this day and age, you should ensure you have the best plan for medical health coverage. Some specialists, such as Medicare Mama,
[ Read More ]Power wheelchairs have greatly increased in popularity among elderly and disabled individuals. You may also hear power wheelchairs referred to as electric wheelchairs. Just like any other wheelchair style or brand, power wheelchairs have their advantages and disadvantages. The most obvious advantage to owning a power wheelchair is that they are easy and convenient. Although
[ Read More ]There are a few things to consider in buying a wheelchair. Aside from safety and durability, you also need to consider the weight. Heavy wheelchairs are obviously difficult to transport from one place to another so lightweight wheelchairs are now the choice of many. Lightweight wheelchairs are available in many shops now. In fact, you
[ Read More ]Making healthy dietary choices and not smoking are two things you can do to improve your health as you get older. Did you know that engaging in social and other activities you enjoy can also help you age well? You may spend more time at home alone as you get older. It’s not healthy for
[ Read More ]Today, there are approximately, according to the AHCA, 28,900 assisted living communities with almost 1 million licensed beds in the United States. It is a huge industry and one that is growing rapidly every day. Why? Because right now a multitude of factors are clashing and creating a perfect storm for the industry, one that
[ Read More ]Thanks to the advancements in the medical and healthcare fields, people are now living longer. Most people worldwide can expect to live into their 60s and beyond. That said, every country around the globe is experiencing growth in its senior population. In fact, statistics revealed that there are an estimated one billion seniors in 2020,
[ Read More ]Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/ItphH2lGzuI Most older adults picture their retirement as one life full of relaxation, hobbies, and more time with family and friends. Unfortunately, advancing age progressively makes responsibilities, such as housekeeping, cooking, and other ADLs burdensome. While certain solutions can improve their quality of life, advancing age makes independent living a good solution for such
[ Read More ]Everyone likes to make complete use of every corner of their house. But when it comes to people adjusting to limited mobility, they need to look for new ways to find comfort in completing their everyday tasks. Be it opening their blinds each morning or switching on the thermostat, people with limited mobility have to
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