An estimated five million people fall victim to financial scams every year. Due to the prevalent belief that older adults have large sums of saved money sitting in their bank accounts, the senior population is often targeted in these scams. Scammers who target the elderly know how to be convincing. They understand seniors might not […]
Summer Heat and the Elderly Summer arrived with a vengeance this past week on the east coast, as well as other parts of the country, bringing heat waves and astonishingly high humidity. While coping with this extreme heat is not fun for anyone, it is particularly dangerous for the elderly. The elderly are much more […]
As the United States population grows older and healthier, more elderly people are staying in their homes by themselves. It is highly likely that if you look up and down your street there will be at least one home with a senior person who is living alone. It is natural to be concerned about these […]
Eating healthy meals is important during every stage of life. It is not always easy to make healthy food choices. Browsing through the grocery store, one can find a plethora of ready-made meals that can be tossed into the microwave and ready in minutes, helping you save time and energy. As easy as these meals […]
Everyone seems to have an idea of all the places they want to visit once they retire. But as we age, it can become more difficult to get around. Some of us may struggle with stairs or walking for long periods of time. Some of us may need a cane, walker, or wheelchair to assist […]
As our beloved family members and relatives grow older, it can become more difficult for them to complete their everyday tasks on their own. They may have a physical ailment or disability that makes it harder for them to move around unassisted. They may suffer from a mental deficiency related to old age, like dementia […]
Companion Care: When You Need Someone To Sit With Elderly Adults As family members and loved ones age, it can be difficult for them to spend long periods of time at home alone. They may find it challenging to complete everyday activities, such as running errands, cleaning the house, or cooking meals. Perhaps they are […]
There are a variety of different causes of balance problems in older adults, from inner ear issues to nerve damage to certain diseases. Fortunately, family caregivers can learn several easy exercises so they know how to improve balance in the elderly. Many of them can be done from the comfort of your own home, with […]
Many older adults experience problems with balance. There are a myriad of causes of balance issues in elderly adults, some treatable, and some with which seniors must simply learn to cope. So what causes loss of balance in the elderly? People generally think balance is controlled by the inner ear, which sends information to the […]