We still have a lot to learn about dementia, its causes, and potential treatments. While there is no single cause we can pin dementia down to, experts have identified a number of factors that could contribute to the onset of dementia. Here are some of the key factors that are currently thought to contribute toward […]
Staying Independent in Your Senior Years
Staying Independent in Your Senior Years
It can be difficult having to suddenly rely on others for things that you’ve been managing yourself for your whole adult life, but this is the challenge that many seniors face as they age. Problems like a loss of mobility, declining eyesight and hearing, and cognitive problems including diseases like dementia can all lend themselves […]
Making the Transition to Senior Living
Making the Transition to Senior Living
Change can be difficult at any stage of our lives, but it can be even more challenging for seniors who are so used to doing things their way. All of a sudden, they need extra care and help in their day-to-day lives and may need to adapt their regular activities and schedule. For many older […]
Common Myths Surrounding Dementia
Common Myths Surrounding Dementia
Dementia is still a disease that we don’t fully understand in terms of its causes and progression. However, there is a lot that we do understand about it thanks to ongoing research. Still, there are many myths and misunderstandings surrounding this condition that we’d like to clear up. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the same […]
Safe and Healthy Travel Tips for Seniors
Safe and Healthy Travel Tips for Seniors
Retirement is the perfect time to create a bucket list and try out all those new things you’ve always wanted to do. For many people, this involves travel. A lot of couples start to travel more after retirement, or seniors may travel alone or with friends or family members. But traveling as a senior is […]
Assisted Living Search Mistakes to Avoid
Assisted Living Search Mistakes to Avoid
When you’re looking for an assisted living community for a senior family member, it’s important that you select carefully to make sure they’ll be happy and well looked after when they need to be. We’ve already looked at some key things you should do when choosing a nursing home or assisted living, now let’s look […]
