What is the most dangerous place in a home for aging adults? The simple answer is the bathroom. It is slippery and wet, and most slips and falls among adults, aged 65 years and above, tend to be in or around the bathroom area. This is where our loved ones can be very vulnerable. To…
Dementia is a general term that refers to the decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with one’s daily life. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease whereas dementia is not. Learning about these two different terms and how they are different from each other…
Maintaining a healthy diet, staying socially engaged, and getting enough exercise are three of the most important factors that can help us maintain our physical and mental well-being. This is especially crucial for older adults who are experiencing a decline in their health as they age. If you are looking for suitable health and wellness…
According to the Bureau of Justice, more than 3 million older adults in America have their identity stolen each year. The number is excessive as predators often mark older adults as their preferred senior identity theft target. Older adults are often isolated from society and they tend to be more vulnerable and trusting. They may…
It is daylight savings time again and we can look forward to enjoying an extra hour of sleep. However, are you aware that this can actually negatively impact older adults with sundowner’s syndrome? According to studies, sundowning is defined as a state of confusion at the end of the day that can extend throughout the…
Memory loss that affects how we carry out our day-to-day activities may be a sign of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects the brain. It causes gradual deterioration in thinking, memory, and reasoning skills. There are several early symptoms of Alzheimer’s that you can look out for in your…
Dementia is a term that is used to describe a category of symptoms that affects thinking, memory, and social skills that are severe enough to interfere with your daily life. Dementia is not a specific disease but there are several diseases that can lead to dementia. Dementia typically involves memory loss but memory loss can…
Suppose your loved ones are planning to move into a senior living community or are already in it. In that case, you’ll find that music therapy is one of the recreational activities offered to all residents. Here at Discovery Commons At Wildewood, we don’t provide activities for no reason. Obviously, there are significant benefits to…
Before we get into the benefits of mindful eating for loved ones, we must understand the differences between mindful eating and following a diet. Believe it or not, these two food plans are not the same and have entirely contrasting meanings. While a diet is about laying down the rules in order to achieve an…
Based on a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of four adults aged above 65 suffer from fall injuries each year, and these falls occur mostly at home. This is particularly alarming news as for your loved ones, fall injuries can range from minor ones like cuts and bruises to…