Do you have an aging parent, grandparent, etc. who is living with some type of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? You may have decided that, for as long as possible, you’d like to care for your loved one at home. Unfortunately, this can strain even the best of relationships. It’s easy for a caregiver to suffer…
Music has tremendous power. Music is a natural human feature and rhythm, sounds, and melodies have been employed for at least 45,000 years, and perhaps much longer. Music therapy is a well-established health profession in which music is utilized to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of persons ranging from young children to…
If you have an elderly loved one, you can expect them to require senior care in the future. Now is the moment to start talking about what they want and what options they have. These are difficult talks to have, but they are vital in order to plan for the future and give your family…
Without the proper supervision and appropriate safety tools, hot tubs can prove many hazards for older adults, such as falling and getting injured. However, when your loved ones are careful, the pros of soaking in a hot tub outweigh the cons. According to medical personnel, soaking in hot tubs carry many benefits for everyone, not…
While eye conditions and vision impairments can happen to anyone regardless of age, the odds of them occurring increase drastically as we approach our golden years during retirement. As such, the elderly must take proper care of their vision and seek professional eye care services whenever any concerns appear. Read on to learn more about…
An estimated 5.2 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Even though the risk of Alzheimer’s disease goes up with age, it is not considered a normal part of aging or something to be expected for older adults. Alzheimer’s and many types of dementia occur as a result of damage…