After spending decades or even close to a lifetime together, it can be heartbreaking to watch your partner’s condition deteriorate in your senior years. This is the reality facing lots of seniors following their loved one’s diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other neurodegenerative conditions. If you or someone you know is in this position, then read on for some helpful resources and coping strategies. Learn about the disease and symptoms Once you learn about your spouse’s …

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Patients who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease may find it difficult to complete everyday tasks or even remember that they’re supposed to do them. This can lead to a number of risks, such as forgetting to take vital medication. It may even mean that patients forget to drink throughout the day, putting them at risk of dehydration and the complications that can arise from that. Dehydration among seniors When we get older, the water content in our bodies becomes lower. This means …

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For people who had good eyesight as a child and young adult, the point where they start to need glasses for reading or driving is often seen as a sign that they’re ‘getting old’. It’s completely normal for our eyes to deteriorate slightly as we age, but looking after our eyes throughout our life can help to reduce or slow down this level of deterioration, as well as helping to prevent more serious conditions such as glaucoma. Let’s look at some simple ways to protect your eyes and keep them …

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