The 55+ retirement communities of today are not the same as the ones of the past. Many older persons come to these communities after the death of their spouses, when they have recently retired, when their family home appears to be too large to handle, or simply because they are looking forward to a new…
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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…
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While most are familiar with the general symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s Disease, few are well-versed enough to identify its onset. This is a grievous oversight because, like many diseases, the earlier the patient receives professional medical treatment, the less likely the disease is to progress into something fatal. Here are some of the early…
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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…
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It is common knowledge that regular exercise is healthy for us. Typically, when one thinks about exercising, activities like jogging, dancing, and even weightlifting come to mind. However, as we age, we start to realize that such intensive exercises are gradually becoming less and less feasible, often time causing more harm than good as they…
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Older adults are particularly susceptible when it comes to health and safety issues. As we become older, our safety requirements and concerns change, necessitating changes on the part of elders. Elders must be proactive about their health, safety, and social lives in order to succeed in retirement. In the wake of the worldwide epidemic, there…
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As the largest organ of our bodies, it is important to care for aging skin. If you want to start to improve or maintain your skin health, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered the few common aging skin woes and skincare tips that tackle those. Why Caring for Aging Skin Is Important Aging…
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The effectiveness of art therapy is a source of interest for many and in recent years, more and more studies are showing its positive impacts on the mental well-being of older adults. This is particularly true for those suffering from trauma, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits of art therapy for seniors have been extensively…
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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…
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With age comes the inevitable reduction of mobility, particularly in those that suffer from stroke, arthritis, and the general degradation of collagen and muscle. When that happens, it can be quite disheartening, especially when one realizes that many of their favorite pass times are now becoming difficult to indulge in. However, the loss of mobility…
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