Elder Care Guide (Page 20)
How Aging Changes Your Approach To Oral Health
In general, not only are people living longer, but with a little bit of care and preparation, they are also getting a better quality of life at these later ages as well. One great example of this is the growing quality of oral care at later ages. For a while, it seemed like losing teeth when you get older is just a natural part of the aging process, but you now have a higher likelihood than ever... ❯❯❯
What You Need To Eat To Stay Healthy As A Senior
A lot of time, the word malnutrition is misunderstood. Many people seem to conflate it with starvation, but this confusion blinds us to the fact that malnutrition is a regular issue in this country, and seniors are among one of the largest groups at risk. The proper understanding of malnutrition is poor nutrition or “insufficient food intake compared with nutrition requirements.” Out of the... ❯❯❯
Find Out What Long-Term Care Options Are Available for Your Aging Loved One
As your parents grow older, you have probably started thinking about what kind of long-term care they need. There are many options available and making a choice can be very difficult if you do not know what options are available, and how to choose the best option. You want the best for your loved one and you want to be sure that they will be comfortable and well taken care of wherever they go. If... ❯❯❯
How Health Changes With Age - The Things That Aren't Discussed Enough
Everybody knows that your health changes as you age, and many people know what the specific health changes are. It is commonly discussed that the person's memory declines as they age and that they are generally less able to exert themselves physically. Once you've lived for a good number of years, your body starts to give way to the environment you have lived in for such a long time. So you need... ❯❯❯
Facts You May Not Know About Funeral Insurance
Unexpected costs can affect your budget anytime, making it difficult for you to cover the expenses. But death is inevitable. You can buy an insurance policy to ensure that your family need not worry about your funeral expenses. Many people get funeral insurance only if they are suffering from terminal diseases. But you can get it anytime. It’s best to get it as an add-on with your existing life... ❯❯❯
Senior Living Care Options: Which One is Right for Your Parent?
Many factors come into play when deciding the best senior living care option for your parent. You have to consider costs, location, the level of care and support they need, the lifestyle they enjoy and the type of living environment. They could receive care at home, with you, or move into a facility or retirement community. Generally speaking, senior living care options include independent living... ❯❯❯
Tips For Better Dental Health
Though most people brush their teeth regularly, very few engage with dental hygiene in the way dentists and other professionals would like. Whether or not you feel like you do a good job of brushing, your dentist most likely tells you how you can improve during your checkups. If you want to beat your dentist to the punch, then you might want to take a little bit of time to learn about your teeth.... ❯❯❯
How to Get Better Sleep
Whether young or old, there are times when it becomes difficult to unwind after a hectic day. Busy lives that interrupt restful sleep can eventually keep you from being effective in completing daily tasks. If you are constantly exhausted, NeuroScience supplements could be the answer to getting your sleep mojo going. What are Natural Sleep Aids? Sleep is considered a great healer of the body. A... ❯❯❯
Neglect and Your Options: 3 Important Things to Remember When a Family Member is Neglected in a Nursing Home
Finding out that an elderly relative is being neglected in a nursing home can be shocking and overwhelming. You probably placed them in the facility because you expected they would get better care than what you are able to provide. Now the unthinkable has happened you may be wondering about how you should proceed. By the end of this article, you will be better able to handle the situation. What... ❯❯❯
How Neuroscience is Explaining the Aging Process
Those working with a geriatric population understand that as individuals age, their mental abilities may slow. Neuroscientists study the aging process with regards to the human brain. Various new medical technologies have enabled these specialists to better understand the effects of aging on elderly individual's brain function. Older adults often develop episodes of impaired short term memory... ❯❯❯
