Elderly health and healthcare.
There are a growing number of people with mental and physical challenges who do not want to live anywhere but their own home. Of course, safety is always a concern, and living in a group home with 24-hour assistance may be a safer alternative. However, …
If you have a family member that’s been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia, the news has probably been upsetting and confusing. Even if you suspected something was wrong, getting the official news can be traumatic. However, many people with dementia …
When it’s time to find assistance for your elderly loved ones, it can be hard to know where to start. There are many types of options for senior citizens. Many people who need extra care are hesitant to ask or even downright against the idea. …
When people grow old, their old age comes with its share of difficulties. One of the common troubles is mobility. When human beings grow old, they start loosening their muscles and different kinds of problems starts. For most of the old age person walking becomes …
The studies are complete, the results are in, and it is overwhelmingly middle-aged men that are in or approaching their 40s that aren’t taking their health and well being seriously enough. A male in his forties will see his likelihood of becoming diabetic skyrocket, as …
For seniors who are beginning to struggle with completing everyday activities or experiencing symptoms of dementia, living alone may no longer possible. Fortunately, there are several different housing options available to older adults that can help support them as they move through the final stages …
For people who are passionate about helping others and enjoy working in a setting with elderly adults, becoming a senior caregiver can be a very rewarding career. Finding a caregiving job is not very difficult to do and the overall outlook for this field is …
We are all individual and that means that Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can affect you in different ways compared to another person, although there are some basic symptoms that provide some warning signs. There are options available to help you cope with the …
Physiotherapy is often thought about in terms of recovery after an injury or to deal with an ongoing chronic condition. Registered Physiotherapists can also assist with teaching patients and clients preventative techniques to help reduce the risk of injuries and to improve healthy functioning. Seniors …
As one age, it’s normal to become a little forgetful and to not be as sharp as you once were. However, there comes a point where forgetfulness and issues learning and memorizing new information become alarming. For those with chronic, abnormal changes in mental and …