Right now, your parent may be saying one of the following statements: I don’t need help. I can take care of myself. I don’t want to go to an old folks home. Are you saying I’m too old? I’m not. I can still do it all. These statements may be true at times. But your … Continued
As summer starts to wind down, it’s a great time to start looking for new ways to help keep seniors busy. Staying active in mind and body is essential for our health and well-being. Oftentimes, the hardest part of getting started is taking the first step. But there are a variety of simple ways to … Continued
Cirrhosis describes a liver that’s scarred, shrunken, or hardened. After years of damage, cirrhosis marks a point at which the liver can no longer repair itself. It gradually fails, at first leading to unpleasant complications and then death. Depending on when cirrhosis of the liver is diagnosed, recovery is often possible. As with so many … Continued
If you’ve had your hip replaced, you may be thinking that all of the pain and suffering and surgery is behind you. Unfortunately, hip replacements don’t last forever, so even if you’ve had one, you may start to notice hip replacement failure symptoms. Signs of Hip Replacement Failure For some wondering “How do I know … Continued
It’s common for taste buds to change as you age, but sometimes ongoing changes in taste can be signs of health conditions. One of these occurrences is a persistent salty taste. If your mouth tastes salty when you haven’t eaten salty foods or food with other flavor profiles just tastes salty to you, it’s worth … Continued
For most of us, Father’s Day conjures up two distinct sets of feelings. If we’re fortunate, the day provides the backdrop to consider how dear old Dad has had a positive impact on our lives. Early in life, dads are good at teaching us to ride our bikes and to catch a trout. Later, the … Continued
April is Autism Awareness month, and as such, we want to cover a facet of autism that doesn’t get as much attention as others. While the majority of autism awareness is focused around children, autism doesn’t go away once a person turns 18. In fact, though diagnosis of autism has improved greatly in recent years, … Continued
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the city affectionately known as “The Big Easy”. New Orleans, Louisiana, the home of a vibrant nightlife, decadent food, and soulful music, was overcome by the deadly storm. Amidst its destruction lies the story of a New Orleans native who transcended the devastation of the storm. After losing … Continued
As the body ages, it’s not always equipped to handle the challenging physical situations in ways it was when it was younger. While this truth isn’t loved by many, it does call for even further cold weather conditioning in the dead of winter. Typical cold weather safety tips still apply for older adults, but there … Continued
You may have heard about age 55+ communities. Or maybe you heard someone reference 55 and older apartments. On the surface, it seems pretty straightforward – an age-restricted community of people that are at least 55 years old – but what does age age-restricted community mean, really? Fair Housing for Older Adults The Fair Housing … Continued