Experiencing knee pain will get in the way of your everyday walking. Some of you may think it is time to let your parents stop walking when they do feel that. Exercising is crucial during this time in their lives, and quitting walking is not the solution at all. What matters is to find ways…
Many of us delay a trip to the bathroom and just take control of the entire matter. However, you have to consider that the entire scenario might change as you grow older. Bladder leakage becomes an issue that needs attention. Urinary incontinence in seniors is one challenging topic that you must be familiar with. Learning…
Moving a loved one to a retirement community is one hot topic that many would want to avoid. This is due to the fact that parents may tend to go mad at that idea. It seems like they are no longer wanted or loved where they are now. Considering that you cannot be there most…
About a third of aging adults experience foot pain when they reach the age of 65. This comes with aching feet and stiffness as well. Chronic foot problems may arise at this age; thus, your loved ones require attention and special care. The range of foot problems in seniors is plenty, thus you need to…
An aging parent who lives alone at home may find themselves in a challenging situation. As they need help during this time in their lives, you may already be lacking in those terms, most especially if you have work to attend to, and children to take care of. When this happens, you need to be…
Almost 13.8 million older adults live alone according to the National Institute on Aging. This is reflective of how many individuals want to maintain their independence even in old age. However, it is important that their being alone is not leading to feelings of loneliness or a lack of social life. There are many benefits…
Having spent most of our lives taking care of family or bustling around in an office, it can be hard to make good use of the time that is now freed up. For most people, this means exploring new hobbies, spending more time with loved ones, or even traveling to new destinations around the world. …
It is important to stay active at all ages. In fact, continuing to exercise even as you grow older is even more important for maintaining a clean bill of health. This is because other than increasing a person’s strength, exercise is also able to help improve blood circulation, improve flexibility, and even improve a person’s…
As we grow older, our bodies continuously change. This is especially evident in old age where our bodies require more support and we take more time to recover and rest. One of the most obvious signs of change is that we will start to lose our balance, and experience a reduction in our strength and…
There is now a wide and diverse range of assisted living communities that are designed to meet the needs of different groups of people. If it is your first time looking up a community, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of choices that you have. At SummerHouse Grayson Valley, our team understands…
