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As we age, staying active and healthy becomes increasingly important. Learn some water sports that cater to seniors while taking their safety into account.
Continue ReadingAre you living with an elderly relative who prefers staying up late at night or waking up at dawn? Find out the reasons behind these unusual sleep habits.
Continue ReadingMemory and concentration levels tend to decline as a person ages. Find out how cognitive training games can help improve seniors' mental acuity.
Continue ReadingAsking your parents about their medical history can be uncomfortable. Learn some things to consider when planning essential conversations with your parents.
Continue ReadingMany adult children have questions about when their parents are diagnosed as diabetic or pre-diabetic. Learn the different types of diabetes, ways to manage the condition, and steps that adult children should take to manage their own health.
Continue ReadingSeasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that happens during specific times of the year, usually winter and fall. It affects people of all ages, but seniors are particularly vulnerable due to common risk factors such as social isolation and physical health changes.
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Summer is the time to eat all these magical fruits and vegetables, enjoy the savory recipes, and get these healthy snacks fresh and in their original taste. Chips and chocolates are always a quick way to snack. However, why eat junk and sugars when the season is brimming with sweet, nutritious, and juicy vegetables and fruits in their peak flavor?
Here are some healthy snacks and recipes that feature the end-of-summer produce to enjoy in Milwaukee, Brookfield, Germantown, and their surroundings.
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Dogs can provide love, companionship, and a sense of purpose for animal lovers of all ages. Senior citizens can also benefit from the perks of animal ownership, offering up a routine and the chance to bond with their furry friends. In addition to providing protection and companionship, a dog can encourage a senior to adopt a new exercise routine.
Continue ReadingAging comes with complex challenges for adult children. Most elderly parents refuse help, which stresses and frustrates their children significantly, especially if the parents suffer from various chronic diseases such as diabetes, dementia, cancer, or cardiovascular diseases.
Continue ReadingThe fact is that 70% of us will need long-term care after getting to 65 years of age. We are used to other types of insurance such as car insurance, medical insurance, or housing insurance, but not long-term care insurance. On the other hand, the probability of requiring nursing home care is higher than house damage or your car being screwed up.
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Most of the time, we take for granted the most basic yet utterly vital process of breathing. For our seniors, mindful breathing is the key to better health. Some of the health benefits they can enjoy include improved quality of sleep, mood enhancement, and lower levels of stress hormones.
Continue ReadingWith summer comes spending more time with friends and family, reveling in the outdoors, and having more opportunities to get out and about.
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered about the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? They're often used interchangeably, and they both cause forgetfulness, so they're basically the same, right? Well, not exactly.
Continue ReadingAfter a long winter on the heels of what has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory, many of us are ready to take advantage of the extended daylight hours to get out there and enjoy the new spring season. That includes our seniors. As the air warms and the scenery brightens, let's help them take advantage of all spring has to offer. Read on for some fantastic spring activities that your loved ones will surely enjoy.
Continue ReadingMay is National Stroke Awareness Month. Join us in identifying the signs and symptoms of stroke and how you can get the help you need.
Continue ReadingThere are good resources out there for seniors living with Parkinson's. Read on to find out some tips on how you can help your loved ones deal with the disease.
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