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Drug or alcohol addiction is a serious problem with devastating consequences. It’s even more complicated when it’s an elderly loved one. Senior citizens are more likely to abuse alcohol or drugs due to retirement, the loss of a spouse, social isolation, or chronic health problems. They’re prone to more health…
No matter how old someone is, they need a sense of purpose to keep them going. A senior citizen may be retired and no longer have children left to raise, and not feeling like they have a purpose may harm their mental health. If you’re caring for a loved one,…
Research suggests that genes influence life expectancy by only 25%, but the remaining 75% is determined by our lifestyle. Therefore, to maintain health and longevity, you need desire and determination. There is no formula for eternal health and youth, but it is within our power to make our lives brighter…
When you reach the point in your life where you find yourself in nursing homes or home care, you are likely to face some different health issues. Unfortunately, time is not a friend to elements of the human body, including the eyes. Here are a few eye conditions that you…
As we age, the need to add different things to our diets and lifestyle increases to make sure we’re looking and feeling our best. Of course, before you start any new supplement, you want to check with your general practitioner to make sure it gets the green light. Still, all…
You may think that eating well is just about losing weight, but following a nutritious diet has many other benefits. As you age, your diet becomes your first line of defense against disease. Studies show that people who eat more fruits and vegetables have lower rates of cancer and heart…
Maintaining physical well-being is especially important as a senior. Physical therapy is an excellent tool for prevention instead of treatment. Suppose physical therapy treatments are unavailable to you or your physical mobility limits you. In that case, you can easily incorporate these routines and movements as a part of your…
Your health and wellness play a vital role in the quality and span of your life. Most people learn in grade school the basics of maintaining good health through diet and nutrition, physical fitness, and steering clear of bad habits like smoking, drinking, or using drugs. Unfortunately, many ignore this…
As people get older, they become more susceptible to developing dementia, which is a grouping of changes in the brain that cause immense amounts of memory loss. Due to the progression of losing memories, relationships between the diagnosed individual and family members or caregivers can face severe impacts. There is…
According to James Vaupel, an American scientist in the field of aging research, seniors are living longer, healthier lives. Much of this is because many seniors are making better choices and proactively improving their longevity through adopting healthier routines. Millions of seniors in the US are striving to enhance their…