Did you know that by age 50 the average adult has walked 75,000 miles? And with life expectancy going up each year, that is many more miles that we should expect to walk. No foot pain is “normal," even as…
Our skin is the main thing other people see and is the first thing that most people are concerned about displaying signs of aging. As our skin ages, it becomes thinner, which can add to the appearance of wrinkles. We…
Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. In the process, people usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect…
As we know, exercise is a key component for staying healthy. Movement is important for older adults, especially those for whom a sedentary lifestyle poses health threats. A recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine discovered that dance…
As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it more difficult to eat foods that crumble. Swallowing issues due to stroke or Parkinson’s might…
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a challenge the world hasn’t seen in many generations. Those who have never experienced a widespread health crisis deal with a new, unique reality of safety measures and preventative care. It’s a scary prospect for all people,…
We all know how difficult it can be to keep track of doctor recommendations, medications, advice, insurance, and costs when we’re dealing with our own medical care. Compound that with the confusion of dementia or reduced short term memory, and…
It’s not entirely abnormal to be deficient in certain nutrients, some of which are difficult to get from food alone. This is the case with vitamin D, which we primarily get through exposure to sunlight. When the sun hits your…
The natural aging process in humans, which sometimes seems intent on slowing us down, is challenging at best. Once robust and vivacious, some of us may experience physical disabilities, declining health, and attendant emotional distress as we age. With a…
As we age, vision impairment is one of the most common physical losses. Many eye conditions that cause sight loss and blindness are insidious and aren’t diagnosed until extreme measures are necessary. Vigilance about your senior’s eyesight is important to…