How to Make an Aging Loved One’s Home Safer
About 75 percent of adults aged 50 and older intend to stay in their homes, whether for financial reasons or to remain in a familiar place. Yet many older properties were not built with senior safety in mind. Make sure your spouse, parent or other aging loved one has a safe place to live the following tips.
Wound Healing Concerns for Seniors
Aging affects the entire body, from skin thickness to circulation and hydration. These factors all influence how well wounds heal and increase risks for chronic wounds, skin tears and ulcers. Here’s what to keep in mind for yourself or a loved one.
The Relationship Between Walking and Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, doctors diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease based on concerns of memory loss. Yet the growing body of research on this condition suggests a more complex progression, one affected by daily habits that can have a physical impact.
Warm-Weather Activities for Seniors
The warmth of spring invites many people to spend time outdoors. Particularly for seniors, they can get a much-needed dose of vitamin D to improve mood, cognitive functioning, bone and muscle health. Heading outside also presents an opportunity to get your body moving and socialize with others.