After working a nine-to-five job for so long, it’s no surprise that many Americans are looking forward to the day they retire.
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Improve Brain Fitness
Over our lifetime, the human brain has the capacity to grow. This is no different when we get older. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to grow, change and adapt. The brain can do amazing things like responding to mental and physical activities, alter itself in response to damage and be influenced by the things that we do. With exercise, it grows stronger, similar to how a muscle grows from working out. Scientists also say that what we do affects the way it works. Fortunately, this is good news as researchers try to come up with ways to improve brain health,
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The Best Summer Travel Destinations for Seniors
It’s always good to take time out wherever you are in life and engage in some R & R. While many seniors may already be in retirement, there’s a good chance that they may still feel bogged down by the monotony of everyday life.
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Summer Health Tips for Seniors
Summer is just around the corner and it seems like the temperature intensifies with every passing year.
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An App To Access Dementia Friendly Communities
What if there were a way to make living at home with dementia more suitable for your senior? Developers in Australia are doing just that with a new app that offers caregivers, their patients, and loved ones the capability of creating an accessible environment at home for those with dementia. Back in 2016, researchers from Deakin Software and Technology Innovation Laboratory partnered up with Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria to develop interactive 3D game technology enabling caregivers to help make homes more dementia-friendly. According to the statistics, more than 47 million people worldwide are living with some form of the disease. And
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Early Treatment for Arthritis is Important
Not only is osteoarthritis the most common form of arthritis in the U.S., it’s also the most chronic condition that affects joints. Referred to as a degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis has struck nearly 27 million Americans, while occurring at any age. While mostly affecting the knees, hips, lower back, and neck, osteoarthritis can develop in any joint causing pain, swelling and difficulty in movement. This happens over many years due to constant wear and tear. Normally, cartilage acts as padding between bones that absorb shock while allowing bones to move smoothly together at the joints. But as osteoarthritis occurs, the bones and
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Caregiving is Not Just for Women
Most of the time when we think of a caregiver, we imagine a woman in her late 50s or 60s taking care of a parent or spouse who has mobility issues, a medical condition or serious illness. But today, there are a surprising number of men who have taken on the role as caregiver. It’s becoming more common to see a 47-year-old male caring for his 68-year-old female relative with a long-term physical condition, according to the AARP.com. In fact, 40 percent of Americans caring for another friend or family member are male. With so many men taking on a “traditional female role” why is this phenomenon still
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How To Care For a Loved One After Surgery
Depending on the procedure, having surgery can be a pretty stressful experience. As caretakers, we’re often concerned about the things that need to be done in preparation of the surgery, how well the procedure goes and what to expect afterward. The healing process itself can be daunting and one that requires a lot of time and assistance from loved ones to aid in a successful recovery. If you’re a caretaker and your senior has just undergone surgery, here are a few things Freedom Home Care found that you can do to relieve the anxiety of caring for someone during their recovery. Ask the Doctor about the Procedure Every surgery requires
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How To Help Alzheimer's Patients Enjoy Life
Most people with Alzheimer’s would agree that one of the unfortunate effects of the disease is its ability to rob them of their quality of life. And what one person considers “quality of life” may not be same as the next person. Some may lose the ability to remember or make sound choices and decisions, while others might experience a decline in their physical or emotional health. There are older loved ones who may not have the desire to participate in activities or do the things that they used to do like attending religious services, going to sporting events or dating and
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Things To Do If Arthritis Meds Don't Work
As more and more Americans transition into their golden years, the number of people suffering from chronic arthritis increases along with them. But it doesn’t end there. Many of those who experience the painful effects of osteoarthritis know that often times medication prescribed by doctors doesn’t completely relieve them of pain. For some older loved ones, medication just isn’t enough. Many times, prescription drugs come with side effects that are concerning to those who take them. And because of that, a growing number of seniors are turning to other practices for relief. By combining alternative methods and natural remedies with
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