Unfortunately, older adults have always been the main target of identity thieves for as long as they have existed. Older adults are frequently lonely, vulnerable, trusting, socially isolated, and may be suffering from cognitive decline. Furthermore, many older people do not check their credit reports on a regular basis, if at all, making early detection…
Loneliness is one of the most frequent and least acknowledged health issues that can affect older adults. Aging brings with it a variety of issues that lead to social isolation, such as the deaths of family members and friends, relocation, and the development of chronic illnesses. Worse still, loneliness may lead to a variety of…
For so long your parents or grandparents have significant amounts of time and energy to make scrumptious meals for us to enjoy. How many times have you come home after a rough day at school or work, only to be greeted by a warm and delicious meal waiting for you at the table? Just imagine…
As you grow older, you may need to make some modifications to your bathroom for the safety of yourself or your loved ones. Almost anyone can suffer a serious mishap in the bathroom, every year in the United States, 235 000 Americans suffer injuries to accidents occurring within a bathroom. Of these injuries, most of…
Glaucoma is a term referring to a group of eye diseases that is often associated with partial or (in worst case situations) full vision loss. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about glaucoma as well as a few tips to better manage it. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a serious condition…
Shoes are the most pertinent piece of attire you can select as part of your everyday outfit. Not only do they protect your feet from the elements, but they can have profound effects on other elements of your body such as your posture. Wearing the right shoes can also do much to reduce feet pains…
Aquatic therapy is a catch-all term for any form of treatment or exercise performed within the water for a therapeutic benefit. The exercises can be done either whilst partially submerged, fully submerged, or even just floating on the surface of the water. These therapeutic benefits can be either physical or mental and can be used…
Yoga is an ancient form of physical and mental exercise. Originating in India, yoga was originally primarily associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism as a form of spiritual practice, the practice of yoga is however not an activity exclusive only to the religious. All over the world, people of various faiths, ethnicities, and cultures, practice…
Confabulation is a term that refers to the telling of untruths. Whilst often when we’re younger, we may confabulate to escape punishment or suit a situation to our circumstances, as we age, we may confabulate for entirely different reasons. For instance, confabulation is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and may be the result of affected…
Diabetes is not an uncommon medical condition, but if left untreated or poorly managed can lead to serious health complications. In this article, we cover what exactly diabetes is, as well as cover a few tips on how to manage it. We also talk about the best diet for seniors with diabetes. What is Diabetes? …