Falls are the leading cause of accidents among adults over 65, and they can lead to severe injuries. As our bodies weaken over time, muscle weakness becomes one of the leading causes of falls. And the most common physical ailments are knee and joint pain such as Tendonitis, sprain, and Osteoarthritis, which can lead to…
When your aging parent is being diagnosed with dementia, it can be stressful for both you and the patient as it can affect their lifestyle negatively. The stress caused by dementia can make the immune system weak and when that happens, your aging parent will become susceptible to infections. If you notice that your parent…
Although most food allergies develop during childhood, they can develop at any time throughout life. There are no clear reasons for food allergies in seniors. They start with a sudden allergy to a food they had no problem with previously. When that happens, it is unlikely for them to outgrow the allergy, just as some…
Maintaining balance and stability is one of the most important reasons why staying active in old age matters. Physical fitness is arguably the most important step toward living a healthy retirement lifestyle. If you hope to maintain an active independent lifestyle after retirement, it is important that you stay fit and healthy to be able…
Westwego is a suburb of New Orleans and is one of Louisiana’s 28th best places to live. It is also one of the top 10 safest places in Louisiana. Its history started way back in 1870 when the Texas and Pacific Railroad connected the Mississippi River to Bayou Segnette and Bayou Lafourche. Because of its…
Older adults often experience hair loss as they age due to hormonal imbalance and other health reasons. When this happens, styling the hair becomes more difficult because of how thin it can become. However, there are several haircuts for your golden years that you can try. The important step is choosing the right haircut and…
Living independently with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can be dangerous for you or your loved one. They may lose their memory abilities to the point where they become oblivious to danger and risks around them. At such a point, assistance and support from a memory care community will reduce the chances of…
Tea is no doubt one of the most popular beverages in the world. Most households serve tea every morning during winter as it is believed to help keep the body warm. Aside from providing comfort during cold weather, tea has several other health benefits that you probably didn’t know before. As you near retirement or…
Located just across the river from New Orleans, Terrytown, LA, is a suburb on the Mississippi’s West Bank. Although it has the atmosphere of a small town, it has all the amenities of a big city. Similarly, if you consider a retirement community for yourself or a loved one, you would want to delve into…
Terrytown is a New Orleans suburb with a population of approximately 25,000 people. A Louisiana town located in the parish of Jefferson, Terrytown offers a dense suburban setting to its people. Terrytown is home to many amenities such as Oakwood Centre, a regional shopping mall, as well as other first-class retail outlets and some of…