Stories, guides and expert advice on senior living, wellness, and making the most of every chapter.
As you close-in on your golden years, you start to wonder if your best days are behind you. You may worry that you will have to be dependent on your children soon and switch to a slow-paced life. You'll move in with your children and turn to them to look after you and might have certain limitations while you are there.
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There will come a point in everyone's life where one will not be able to live independently. It poses a difficult situation for the caregiver, who has to decide what kind of long-term care options to consider for their loved ones. Not all are equal, and it is important to understand the needs of your loved ones before deciding on which option to choose. In terms of residential care facilities, the two that have picked up momentum are assisted living and memory care centre.
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Diabetes is a common condition among older adults and most are aware of what it is and why it happens. Its implications on the aging elderly are varied and often difficult to manage owing to age and personal preferences. A Diabetic's body isnot able to produce enough insulin or does not utilize the insulin it makes. The food we eat is converted into glucose and is the source of energy for the body. But, for this conversion to happen and glucose to enter the cells and energize it, the hormone Insulin is needed. When a person suffers from diabetes, the inadequacy of insulin causes excess glucose levels in the blood that further causes varied health problems. It is a serious disease and it affects many older adults, but the good news is that there are ways to prevent type 2 diabetes, which is the most common one in the elderly.
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As senior citizens, there is much to know about income tax. As one begins to grow old, there are certain exemptions that are offered by the government. But who qualifies for these benefits, provisions and what are they. This blog looks to explore how Income Tax is calculated for senior citizens.
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Our bodies need water to perform basic functions like digestion, excretion, circulation. Our body would slowly start failing us if we donot provide it with the fluid requirement it needs. And this is what we call dehydration. Dehydration is when the body doesnot have as much fluid within the vells and blood vessels as it should. Generally, our body gains fluid through what we eat and drink. It loses fluid through urination, sweating and other bodily functions. But when we lose more fluid than we take in, our body can become dehydrated. When a person starts to get dehydrated, the body is designed to signal thirst. The kidneys concentrate the urine so that less water is lost that way.
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Long ago, walking was the only form of transportation available for humans. Persons across age groups walked extensively to get from one place to another. The modern times have bought us the luxury of technology, which has made us notably less active than our ancestors. We have designed workout regimes, diet plans and optimized meals to live half as healthy as they did. But we've forgotten that the basic movements of a human body are an exercise by itself.
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After decades of work, stress and the efforts of putting food on the table for the family, retirees finally get complete freedom and control over how they spend their time. They finally get free time away from the stress of work to explore something new. However, due to limited mobility and dwindling circle of friends, they often remain confined to their homes complaining about being bored, restless, disconnected, and discontented during their retirement years.
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The golden year's post-retirement has ceased to fill one's heart with dread. As opposed to stigmatic thinking of yesteryear, the post-retirement days can be a happy and enriching time. Earlier, there was fear and stigma associated with growing old and being retired and included aspects such as secluded living, memory loss, sickness and being unable to positively contribute to society. But, these are not so, in fact, post-retirement there are so many things that you can do to live an enriching and happy life.
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The elderly population presents many challenges to medical practitioners, including severe and declining physical and medical conditions. The biggest myth is that pain is normal in elderly people. Many seniors feel that it's normal to feel pain as a part of growing old and so they do not report it on time. Pain in the elderly are either untreated or under-treated and these have a profound impact on their quality of life. Pain is one of the feared complications that accompany old age. It has a severe impact on the mood and functionality and often results in depression, anxiety, social isolation and sleep disturbances. Lack of training, inappropriate pain assessment and reluctance to prescribe opioid medicines also result in many elders living with chronic pain. There are various options for pain management available that can be used to manage varying levels and durations of pain for the elderly.
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Many people believe that exercise is for the young. But have you seen Arnold Schwarzenegger? He just turned 71 and is still going strong. No matter your age, it's never too late to get started. Statistics show that at least 70% of the elderly spend an average of 10 hours a day sitting or lying down. As a result, they tend to slow down and become sedentary with age. Working out even for 10 minutes a day can improve balance, agility, and mental health. This can include walking and stretching a little bit of time every day to improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
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