Alzheimer’s disease is a variant of dementia. The patients usually have problems with memory, analysis, and behavior. The difficulty they experience is so bad that the complication disables them from living a normal life. If you know someone afflicted with this condition, be extremely sensitive. As of now, there is no procedure or treatment that can fully reverse the Alzheimer’s …
Why You Need to Stay Active in Your Golden Years
Aging is a process that we cannot stop. It affects our health in a number of ways. Metabolism slows down, the immune system becomes weaker, and you get lesser energy. Even though many aspects of our health decline the older we get, it is possible to slow down this process through healthy lifestyle choices, like staying active. Here are a …
Finding a Way Out of Depression
Depression is a condition that is often misunderstood. Many people mistake depression for sadness or simply feeling under the weather. But it is actually a health condition that we must take seriously. It can affect anyone, young and old. Depression can be especially dangerous for senior citizens. If you are in your golden years and are fighting depression, here are …
Elderly Depression: Are There Hindrances to Treatments?
Depression does not exempt senior persons. Your aging parent can acquire it in these sensitive years of their life. Thankfully, there are already available treatments for this mental illness. But what if your loved one doesn’t want to be treated? As their immediate family member, you have the vital role of ensuring that they can be treated. But actually, there …
Elderly Grooming: Tips When Bathing a Senior Loved One
A person’s hygiene is a key indicator of their overall health. But especially for a senior person, their lack of personal grooming can signal that they already need assistance from caregivers. When you perceive this need in your aging parent, prudence would urge you to rise to the occasion and care for them yourself. Bathing a senior person is one …