Sleep is one of the most important aspects of staying healthy. It’s also one of the most difficult to achieve! Here are some natural sleep remedies you should try: Soak in a Warm Bath Soaking in a warm bath can help you relax and unwind. The heat helps to relax the muscles and mind, making…
There are many more dangers to that one might face during the summertime, especially so for those in their golden years. For example, your loved ones may have trouble controlling their body temperature, and some medications might make it hard for them to tell when they’ve gotten dehydrated. Once the temperature rises, there are numerous…
It’s not easy to care for aging parents who live far away. When getting help, the options can be limited in rural areas and difficult to find in cities. But if you’re willing to make a few sacrifices, you can ensure that your parent is getting the best of assisted living and memory care possible—even if they’re…
One million Americans already reside in assisted living communities, and by 2030, that figure is expected to quadruple. Many of our loved ones are increasingly utilizing new opportunities to enhance their quality of life as the population ages, including assisted living communities. Assisted living communities can be found as standalone communities or as a component…
It can be very emotionally taxing for our loved ones as their minds and bodies deteriorate over time. This ongoing stress often leads to a further decline in their quality of life, and even increases the risk of developing severe physical and mental health problems. Aromatherapy is a straightforward, effective drug-free method of managing the stress of…
While depression can be common among seniors, it is a condition that can be treated. If your loved one has shown signs of depression that have continued over a period of weeks, months or more, it can be time to seek help. Learn about depression in elderly here, and how you can help your loved…
You might be wondering, can a person living with dementia still be involved in Bible studies? It is understandable how this question might arise, as someone with dementia will have problems with memory loss, language, and communication, to name a few. It may seem like an impossible feat to some, but studying the Bible has…
For some people, the older they get, the more prescription medications, supplements, etc. they end up taking. Unfortunately, as we age, we tend to forget more than when we were younger. So, taking medications on a regular basis can be problematic some days. You know you’re supposed to take it, you even see it sitting…
You may have realized that as you age, your hair changes too. In order to keep your hair growing healthy and strong, you first need to understand why your hair changes. The main reason is that over time, your hair follicles and hair shaft start to shrink. Your hormones change with age, and the oil…
One of the hardest things for an adult to deal with can be the process of watching their beloved parent age. Granted, everyone gets older. It is a fact of life. But in some cases, if they notice their parent deteriorating, it becomes painful and depressing for the adult child (not to mention how it…