It is normal for older adults to face brain problems such as memory impairment, slower thinking, shorter attention spans, and general cognitive decline. The risk of brain diseases also increases as we age, leading to issues like dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Isolated or stressful environments can also cause harm to the brain. While it is…
After retirement, you will have lots of free time to pursue your interests. Many older adults love being outdoors as it has proven to have a healing effect on physical and mental wellbeing. Spending time in nature helps to rejuvenate the mind and improves your mood. You can also increase your vitamin D intake by…
High cholesterol is a huge risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Cholesterol levels also tend to naturally increase with age. Some warning symptoms of high cholesterol include nausea, chest pain, extreme fatigue, and numbness or coldness. If you have high cholesterol or want to minimize the impacts of naturally increasing cholesterol…
To many people, pets are like family, and you want to bring them along with you wherever you go. Pets are also great companions for older adults because they are a source of comfort, reduce stress, increase social interaction, and because their goofy antics make you laugh. Unfortunately, not all places are pet-friendly and your…
Does your retirement age or older mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, etc. still drive? More importantly, do they still drive well? Maybe they never drove all that well to begin with! Regardless, there does come a time in the life of almost everyone when driving isn’t such a great idea anymore. It’s hard to address this…