Urinary incontinence is not uncommon in older adults. In many ways, it impacts the lives of retirement age adults and, if applicable, their caregivers. Frequently, people with incontinence issues no longer enjoy the activities they used to. They may experience reduced self-assurance and confidence. Managing and/or handling incontinence can be difficult – but not impossible.…
Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a creative genius, most people simply need their inner creativity to be unleashed to start behaving more creatively. Thankfully, your golden years are the perfect time to stay and even become more creative. Retirement gives you and your aging loved ones ample time to explore and express…
Oral care is one of those areas that are often neglected, especially when it comes to the elderly. The truth of the matter is gum problems such as periodontal disease and many others lean heavily on Americans who are sixty and above. This means that we will suffer needlessly and rack up huge medical bills…
Statistics show that, compared to others, retirement age individuals are more at risk of dying in a fire. There are numerous opportunities to access fire safety tips online and these should be shared with your aging loved one as soon as possible. Where retirement age individuals are concerned, topics to touch upon include emergency planning…
As your loved one ages, it’s only natural that they may require increasingly more assistance in their daily life. If you, as a caregiver and relative, are struggling to accommodate your loved one’s needs, it may be time for you to search for alternative sources of care for them. Assisted living communities are one of…
Social well-being is critical when it comes to our health. Making new friends in retirement is a great way to ensure that we stay healthy and fit. The problem with not having social well-being is that it often leads to loneliness, depression, and stress. There are numerous ways that your loved ones can make new…
As an adult, it may not be a huge problem if we overlook a checkup or two. However, the same thing cannot be said for older adults. As we advance in age, our health begins to deteriorate and this is why missing out on health screening tests can cause us to miss out on the…