According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74, and 50 percent of those aged 75 and older, suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss can severely affect the safety of your loved one, and their ability to age independently at home. It can…
The concept of healthy aging is embraced by people from all walks of life, but that doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to adjust to the lifestyle changes that you may have to make in your pursuit of healthy aging. From wrinkles and gray hair to a decline in physical strength and mental sharpness, the…
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has pushed societies across the globe into extended periods of social isolation and social distancing, which prompted a discussion on the fact of feeling lonely and its potential risks. Loneliness has long been present, yet it is still not as frequently discussed within the community. This mental issue is especially problematic…