Forgetting familiar names, not remembering where we left our keys, or forgetting items at the grocery store is common, and perfectly normal. Most people begin noticing forgetfulness around mid-life. Brain cells begin to die off and this causes a normal decline in the brain’s ability to remember. It is important to recognize when memory loss […]
See MoreFamilies throughout the country are incorporating monitoring, assisting, and injury/illness protection technologies to help older adults age in place. For many elderly people, technology can mean the difference between staying at home and having to get long-term care in a facility. Technology can also be critical because it can help others retain the ability to […]
See MoreChanges in the digestive system, as well as health concerns like the increased risk of fragile bones, means that nutritional needs change as you age. Periodic review of your diet is always helpful, particularly if you have specific medical conditions. The first step to eating well is to learn what your body needs right now. […]
See MoreHaving family conversations about aging issues and long term care can be difficult. But families that plan in advance – before problems arise – make these conversations more reasonable than some may fear. An AARP survey found that most parents feel better about having this kind of discussion when things are going well, as part […]
See MoreEvery year, more than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities, but only one in five cases is reported. Elder adults become targets because they experience physical limitations as they age, lose sight and hearing, and do not think as clearly as they may have in the past. On top of […]
See MoreWe’re living longer and healthier lives than ever before in human history. However, if a time comes when help is needed, questions about living arrangements that include assistance or care often arise. Because so many seniors wish to remain in the home and community that holds a lifetime of memories, a wide variety of home […]
See MoreAs we age and grow older there becomes a time when there’s no longer such thing as a simple slip or fall. As many elders and their caregivers discover, the slips, trips, and falls that they may have shrugged off when they were younger now can result in serious injury! In fact, you have most […]
See MoreArticle written by the Mayo Clinic Staff: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-fatigue/CA00032 The exact causes of cancer fatigue and how best to treat it aren’t always clear. Find out what doctors know about cancer fatigue and what you can do about it. Fatigue, usually described as feeling tired, weak or exhausted, affects most people during cancer treatment. Cancer fatigue can […]
See MoreAs people age, we often times hear complaints that their foods do not taste as good or taste differently. There are many potential reasons or causes. The following resource recommends obtaining a medical evaluation to determine whether it is curable or if adjustments may be helpful. If a person loses some or all of their sense of taste, there are things that you can do to […]
See MoreWith aging, the topics of dizziness, unsteadiness and falls increases. Here is a short video highlighting common balance disorders, and a review of what can be done in the environment, as well as individually, to promote greater stability: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/balanceproblems/treatmentandresearch/video/bal3_na.html?intro=yes
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