By Senior Lifestyle | October 27, 2022
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are a challenge both for those who live with either and for those who care for loved ones with these conditions. As the disease progresses in these patients, they’ll find it…
By Senior Lifestyle | October 24, 2022
Keeping mentally active with various games is a good strategy for senior health. A number of studies and findings acknowledge that brain games can help maintain and even strengthen such areas as memory, reasoning and…
By Senior Lifestyle | September 08, 2022
There are many different forms of dementia, including the most common, Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia may also be a consequence of a stroke or infections, alcohol use, or brain injuries. >> Read “Understanding the Different Types…
By Senior Lifestyle | September 08, 2022
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be a frightening and bewildering moment. Along with the prospect of a long, difficult road ahead, you might be confronted with an overwhelming number of new words…
By Senior Lifestyle | September 06, 2022
Dementia is an impairment in a person’s ability to make decisions, think or remember, all of which interfere with everyday life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but there are others. >>…
By Senior Lifestyle | August 26, 2022
As a senior, you face a number of nutrition challenges as you age. You may be less hungry because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity. You may lose interest in eating because of…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 30, 2022
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak or brittle. A person with osteoporosis has a higher risk of bone fracture of the hip, spine, upper arm, pelvis or wrist as their body’s bone regeneration is no…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 23, 2022
Pneumonia is a common senior care problem, often an outcome of other illness or surgery. According to a study cited in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, nearly 1 million adults ages 65 and…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 06, 2022
Incontinence is common in older people and can be stressful when it’s not under control or being treated. Many people who are dealing with incontinence have to plan around it, like having supplies with them…
By Senior Lifestyle | May 18, 2022
It’s a fact that some level of memory loss may happen as you age. But this loss doesn’t necessarily indicate that you have a major problem. Forgetting names or where you left your keys is…
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