Older Adults

We all have to face growing old. Those of us who are lucky, anyway. Here I discuss why getting old is a privilege and all the reasons we should make the most of retirement.

I wrote this article to help families find options that may help their loved ones stay in their homes for years to come, if at all possible. Learning about other possibilities can help secure more feelings of hope for better days. Talk to doctors, physical therapists, and families about concerns.

How seniors can stay in their homes by gradually remodeling their houses, adding accommodations, and monitoring technology if needed.

Medicare is confusing to anyone who is new to it, but it doesn’t have to keep you up at night. Licensed health Care Consultants are excellent resources to help us through the fine print.

While humans cannot stop the aging process altogether, research indicates a healthy, nutrient-rich diet and routine exercise can actually slow the aging process. Diet and exercise can prevent age-related diseases and conditions from developing.

Here are 30 clues about graceful aging divided into 5 categories. Rate yourself now, and read them again next year to check your progress. The process of aging gracefully and wisely is progressive.

Dementia is difficult to pin down. For some, its devastating effects come on gradually, while in other cases, they strike quickly and without warning, destroying their hapless victims in a matter of a few short months. These are a few things that our family learned after experiencing the latter.

Most of us like to think that dementia is a slow process that progresses slowly. This is not always the case. This is the story of how my mother fell victim to this heinous condition out of the blue. It would, in only a few months, take everything from her, including her life.

Hypertension in senior citizens is quite common, but easily treated. High blood pressure is explained, along with diagnoses, medications and lifestyle changes.

Older adults are at higher risk for falls than their younger counterparts, but falls do not need to be a part of life. Read on to find out out to reduce your risk for falls through movement and exercise. These can be done with a physical therapist or at home on your own. Stay active everyone!

Aloysius Alzheimer was a German Neuropathologist and psychiatrist. He is credited with discovering the first published case of a condition that was known as “presenile dementia.” His colleague Emil Kraepelin would later refer to this condition as Alzheimer's disease.

Aging can be a joyful and beautiful process. Here are some tips for fostering vitality from within.

The following quotes encourage friendships and socialization among older people, in an effort to help them live happy, healthy lives. It is a proven fact that older people need other people.

Tips on helping loved ones with hearing loss to recognize and deal with their condition.

The Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a much more common cause for hallucinations than people realize. The cause is explained in this article, along with the types, symptoms and possible treatments.

Age spots are harmless, but this article gives you all the details about age spots, including the cause, who is at the most risk, and what treatments are available is covered. Prevention of age spots is also covered.

We measure the strength of our spirit inside us by the progress in four main areas of our lives: purpose, faith, hope, and love. Here, we look briefly at how we manifest these inner strengths.

These fun brain exercises will keep you smart and alert at any age. Plus you will learn something about motor patterns and the nervous system in the bargain.

Our balance can be affected in several negative ways. Migraine, inner ear infections strokes or age can affect balance, which is covered in this article. Ménière's disease is also explained.

Choosing to use a cane as a walking aid is a big decision. Here is a simple guide to getting the right cane for you

Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux, TN) is an extremely painful disease that is usually caused by compression of the trigeminal nerve. The symptoms, causes, diagnosis and the treatments are each explained in this article.

Seniors often have more than just aging to deal with. With aging comes aches and pains they never had before, plus the grief of loss. There are many ways for seniors to improve their days by keeping busy and painting in watercolor.

Worried about your health as you age? Aging adults who practice an ounce of prevention can keep themselves in great shape.

Despite physical decline which signals aging, some older people maintain their inner strengths. The following 40 quotes are subdivided into four areas in which happy older people remain strong.

Forgetfulness is a common issue with the elderly as they grow older. This can be completely normal, or it can be a sign of dementia including Alzheimer's Disease. This is how you can tell.

A virtual dementia tour stimulates the conditions of someone suffering from dementia so that others can better understand some of the reasons for the strange behaviors. It also promotes more empathy.

Ever seen an elderly person humming? Before you become annoyed by this habit, find out why they hum and how it benefits them. You may gain a new appreciation for humming.

As we age, we lose our taste and smell for food. Why does this happen? Learn how taste buds impact taste and the connection between taste and smell.

Looking for a good gift for someone with less-than-nimble fingers? Consider Chinese checkers with pegs.

Tears remove bacteria and viruses from the surface of the eyes. Older people often produce fewer tears, which increases the risk of dry eyes and conjunctivitis.

Caregivers often use room monitors to make sure they have the situation under control when doing some house chores in another room. I review several room monitors and discuss their various features.

These are my top-five tips to reduce the need to visit the bathroom during the night. I've also included information on how to improve bladder control with exercise and information videos that will help you to reduce the need to get up to pee at night.

Worried your loved one might be showing early signs of dementia? What's the difference between normal forgetfulness and dementia? Symptoms, possible causes, and what you can do to help.

Are you wondering whether someone you love has dementia? Or are you worried that perhaps you might be at risk? Try these simple at-home tests to see if you may need to consult a doctor.

Dementia is not a disease. It is, what we call in the medical parlance, a syndrome—a collection of symptoms and manifestations that can collectively represent a condition. It is vitally important to get the right diagnosis so the physician can plan the right treatment and management plan.

Depression is a geriatric problem facing seniors and older adults, which can be mistaken as a sign of aging but is actually an elderly illness. Learn to detect symptoms of depression and help elderly people in a non-invasive way.

Using non-verbal communication along with simple words is best when communicating with people with dementia.

Are your legs swelling? Leg swelling, or edema, is a common manifestation among the elderly. In most instances, such swelling is harmless. Here's how you can treat this swelling.

Listening to music can awaken forgotten memories and happy emotions. The activity has helped people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia as well as other people.

Falls are one of the biggest risks to the health and well-being of seniors who live independently. Find out how to cut the risk.

Problems maintaining sufficient and proper nutrition can become a problem for many elderly individuals. Here are some tips to help keep them healthy.