For most people, especially given our Filipino culture and traditions, it can be hard to have our elderly loved ones leave our homes to be cared for by someone else. Moving to assisted living or nursing home facilities such as […]
As we get older, we experience many changes in our body, including various skin conditions. How our skin fares in our golden years depend on our lifestyle and diet, as well as on how we take care of our skin […]
Father’s Day may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue showing love and appreciation for your fathers, even in their old age. In fact, it’s now that they need you the most. With their conditions making […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia affect memory, cognition, thinking, and behavior. Over time, it can disrupt daily life and even make even the simplest chores and activities become impossible to accomplish. Today, many older people are diagnosed with […]
Heat stroke is dangerous, especially for the elderly, because their bodies can’t regulate heat like it used to when they were younger. Their bodies also have a hard time adjusting to sudden temperature changes, especially when they are extreme temperatures.
Seniors are at a higher risk for heat stroke during this hot and humid summer weather. Here are some tips to help seniors stay cool This is why it’s important that you, as a caregiver or a family member caring […]
If you have an elderly parent and are caring for them, you may find that there will often be friction. Your views may not always be in line with theirs. They may also have quirks that can be challenging to […]
These days, almost everyone is on social media. From the young to the elderly, everyone has at least one account for updating their friends and family about the latest on their lives, as well as keeping in touch with each […]
Most people may think that with fewer teeth, especially for the elderly, keeping the mouth clean and healthy is easier. However, that’s not always true. In fact, people who have dentures, especially seniors, need to have very good oral hygiene […]
Find out more about elderly depression and what you can do if it happens to you or your aging loved ones. Depression in the elderly occurs more commonly than you think. Often, it’s those who suffer from age-related disabilities and […]
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