Mental health includes one’s social, psychological, and emotional well-being. It affects how you think, act, and feel as you cope with life. Moreover, it helps determine how you relate to others, make choices, and handle stress. That’s why mental health is crucial as you age. For older adults, it’s even more essential to pay attention … Read more
Many seniors may be affected by age-related memory problems and Alzheimer’s Disease. Seniors may be ashamed or frightened of their memory problems and believe that they are an inevitable part of aging. However, the assumption that old age and memory problems go hand-in-hand is inaccurate. Many memory problems are not inevitable and are not part … Read more
Making the decision to move an older loved one into a residential assisted care facility can be a stressful time for all involved. The decision may be a straight forward one for some, with the person who will be the resident being involved in the choosing of the facility. However, for others there may be … Read more
As we progress into older adulthood, and into the later years of life, accompanying development are changes in cognitive function. The natural process of aging does not necessarily assume a decrease in mental ability and cognitive functions, such as memory. A significant decline in mental function may be due to medications and disease. It is … Read more
