We have all, throughout our entire lives, had moments where we find ourselves walking out of the grocery store and being unsure of which section of the parking lot we left our car parked in. Or setting down our keys or wallet and then immediately after, being unable to remember where we had just set them down. These are examples of memory loss that every adult, aging or not, experiences from time to time. While these incidents of memory loss are annoying, they are perfectly normal to experience.
As a senior, living with diabetes can create unique challenges. Learning to living healthfully is very beneficial to seniors, whether they are coping with diabetes or not. Choosing to eat well balanced meals created with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats is a healthy way to dine.
We all find ourselves feeling blue from time to time, but for seniors, that cheerful smile may be more difficult to bring out of ourselves than it used to be. Our senior years will be filled with many changes, and not all of them will be pleasant. Loss of family and loved ones, declining mobility and functionality, and loneliness are all common for older adults.
Everyone has heard the adage that couples shouldn’t go to bed angry. What you may not know is that this advice can apply to your other relationships as well. Research done by Oregon State University found that the emotional response after any unresolved argument can be stressful.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues. May 10 wear PURPLE because it’s National Lupus Day! The symbol for Lupus is a purple butterfly.
Everyone feels blue or down in the dumps from time to time, but for seniors, you may be working to muster up a smile or shake off the blahs more often than you may have used to. This may be unpleasant, but it’s not necessarily unusual. Our senior years are bound to be filled with lots of changes, and not all of them are going to be welcome. Loss of loved ones, declining health and mobility, and loneliness are all common complaints among seniors. But fortunately, there are many natural ways and things you can do to boost your mood and enhance your enjoyment of life.
