When it comes to general health, people often pay close attention to diet and exercise, but they don’t consider sleep to be quite as important. A lack of high-quality sleep can lead to several mental and physical issues for seniors. The older people get, the more difficult it is to fall and stay asleep. Here…

Your senior loved one may start to notice that he or she gets sick more often and that illnesses last longer. At first, your loved one may feel baffled when he or she needs another round of antibiotics or a minor case of the sniffles turns into pneumonia. However, your loved one may gradually become…

Dementia is a medical condition characterized by a loss of memory and cognitive skills. However, seniors don’t necessarily have dementia just because they misplace their car keys or forget the names of old acquaintances. Dementia is a complex disorder that can share some similarities with other medical issues. The symptoms of these five health conditions…

Many seniors live healthy, productive lives in their advanced years. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 21.7 percent of adults over the age of 65 are in poor health. These seniors may become fatigued on a regular basis. There are a variety of reasons elderly people experience fatigue.  Anemia The American Clinical…

More than one in four seniors has diabetes, and many of them don’t even know their bodies have difficulty regulating blood sugar levels. Your aging loved one should be screened for diabetes during regular medical appointments, and you should help him or her schedule an appointment if he or she shows signs of poor blood…

Being able to walk around, move without pain, and manage small movements helps elderly people take care of themselves and enjoy their hobbies. Though mobility loss can occur as a person ages, there are many ways to maintain or restore mobility even when living with a health condition such as osteoarthritis. Here are a few…

Adopting healthy habits for daily living can boost health and prevent disease. However, many of the “good” habits seniors think are promoting their health are actually having a negative impact. Here are a few “healthy” habits that can have negative effects.  Eating Low-Fat Foods Most low-fat foods replace the fat with sugar and salt, producing…

Memory loss is difficult not only for the senior who is experiencing it but also for family members who are witnessing their aging loved one’s memory starting to fade. Although it can be a challenge, it’s still possible to build meaningful connections with aging adults who are experiencing memory loss. Here are a few tips.…

More than any other age group, seniors tend to feel lonely and isolated. Many live alone, and their friends, spouses, and other contemporaries may have moved or passed away. They have most likely retired from their jobs, and their children are grown and out of the home. Loneliness can lead to some serious health concerns.…

Many seniors today are choosing to talk to counselors to work through the changes that occur in their lives. Your senior loved one may need some encouragement to visit a counselor, since some seniors grew up in a time when mental health issues carried some degree of stigma. Share these benefits of going to counseling…