We’ve all lost our balance, tripped, even fallen down in our lives before. Getting older means these occurrences become more common, especially since our gait changes. Uneven stride can lead to a loss of balance, and a slew of other symptoms such as nausea, faintness or feeling unsteady. Common descriptors include feelings of vertigo, and…
As we age, we tend to lose our self-esteem – perhaps due to life events that reduce our confidence and control. Boosting the self-esteem of older adults is crucial, for longevity and general happiness. At any age, studies show that there’s a connection between self-esteem and general health. Older folks past 65 years old tend…
Bath-time can be an issue for caregivers and their older loved ones. Attempting to persuade them to take a bath or shower may frequently lead into squabbles, antagonism, sobbing, or shouting. Everyone’s day is ruined, and your stress level skyrockets. While it’s a hassle to bathe an older adult, a huge concern is that not…
Negative emotions affect all of us. Feeling sad, in particular, can sometimes be the precursor to developing depression. Depression can happen at any time in our lives, but older folks tend to encounter life events that make it more likely for them to develop depression. Experiencing a loss and the ensuing grief could exacerbate a…
Tea has been around for a long time, and it’s certainly a popular drink. Studies have also shown the abundance of health benefits associated with tea-drinking, especially for older folks. Tea-drinking is good for your heart – it lowers your triglyceride and cholesterol levels. It also boasts protection for your brain, and reduced risk of…
Aging makes even eating and swallowing food a struggle sometimes. In addition to making sure that they get adequate exercise, we might have to come up with foods of the right consistency, or even help our older loved ones eat. The easiest way to feed our older loved ones would be with liquid foods that…
We all get angry every now and then. It’s a normal reaction, in fact, it can be healthy. Anger lets others know your disagreement and dissatisfaction. The unhealthy side of anger arises when one is unable to control oneself – the subsequent emotional explosion is bad for mental and physical health, as well as detrimental…
The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed us to think of more ways to stay healthy. Diet, exercise, and sleep play important roles in our immunity, so making healthy choices can tip the scales in our favor. What we call “superfoods” can actually give us a boost. Initially a marketing stunt to improve sales,…
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