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When your loved one is in the grips of dementia, it’s hard to remember that they’re still the same person before dementia took hold. But remember that they’re still a full adult, thus should be treated like any other adult. You can bring a lot of comfort to your loved one’s life by helping them [...]

No one is immune to a restless night here and there. If you’ve had one, you know they’re not fun in the moment or during the next day. But for many, tossing and turning for hours every night is the norm, which can not only be frustrating, but cause health problems down the road as […]

No one is immune to anxiety; everyone feels anxious from time to time. Sometimes, it’s actually useful, like when you’re working towards a goal or watching a thrilling movie. But anxiety can quickly become crippling and make people unable to experience and enjoy a normal life. This could be a [...]

Walking is one of the healthiest activities on the planet. A short walk every day can strengthen your heart, boss your immune system, lower your blood sugar, ease joint pain, and of course burn some calories. They can be fun, too. Focus on yourself. Don’t compare yourself to other’s; doing so [...]

For many, summer is the favorite season of the year. It’s filled with pool parties and Popsicles, weeks at camp and lazy days at the beach. The warm summer sun rises earlier and earlier, staying out longer each evening to make sure to give each opportunity to squeeze one more activity into the [...]

The birds are chirping, the days are longer, everything is warm and in bloom — summer is here! And that means it’s time to stop hibernating in your house and start getting out and doing things. Just because you don’t have the mobility or energy that you had when you were younger does not mean [...]

It’s hard to remember all the things you need to do in a day, especially because there is so much to do nowadays. But one of the most important things to remember is to take your medicine, specifically as your doctor has prescribed it. It can be difficult to maintain prescriptions for a lot of [...]

There is nothing more exciting than picking out your next trip — there are so many places to go, so many cultures to learn about and so many different kinds of food to try. It can also, no matter your age, be a very stressful thing to plan for. From making sure that your house […]

Caregivers or children of elderly patients often experience the same frustrating phenomenon: the elderly person for whom they care who’s been complaining of pains, has been forgetful, short-tempered, confused, and showing troubling signs of serious diseases and comorbidities, seems suddenly and [...]

As we age, managing the health of our bodies and minds can sometimes become increasingly complicated. Comorbid conditions can sometimes occur, occupying much of our attention, and we tend to forget about symptom management and treatment of less pressing concerns. What’s more, seniors often have [...]