When you wake up in the morning, do you think about how to wash your hair or brush your teeth? Chances are that activities like these are so routine that you don’t really put much effort into thinking about them.
Does your loved one have Parkinson’s disease (PD)? According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly one million people in the United States suffer from PD, and the number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. What is
The sun has been shining and the weather has been getting warmer! We’re all getting the itch to get outside and enjoy the blooming flowers and fresh air after months of iffy weather and shorter days. While Spring makes many
Have you ever sat down with your grandchild and watched them navigate a phone or a tablet? It’s pretty fascinating how fast they learn new devices and the fact that navigating technology seems like an innate ability they have. It
Did you know that between the ages of 40 and 50 the number of taste buds you have decreases? Your sense of smell also decreases. By the age of 60, it’s possible to lose the ability to distinguish the taste
Aging at home is often the goal for many older adults. As a child of a senior, you should consider several factors when your parent is going to be aging at home, especially if you can’t physically be with your
Have you noticed signs of isolation or depression in your aging loved one? It’s not unusual —the National Council on Aging states that 1-5% of older adults living in the general community, 11.5% of older adults who are hospitalized, and
Have your parents told you that heart-related diseases run in your family? If so, don’t be surprised. Here are a few heart health facts, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that you should know: These statistics show
Think about the last time you got to spend a few hours with a friend doing something that interests you together. It probably brings back feelings of joy and happiness because your social and emotional needs were being met. Now
Dementia is not a new discovery so chances are that you’ve been directly affected by it or know someone who has. The term Dementia is used to describe symptoms that impact daily living by affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities.
Considering that US boomers, ages 58 – 76, are the second-largest population in the US, the chances that you’ll provide some level of care to your parents are rather high. According to the US Census Bureau, there are over 69
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