With aging comes the decline of mental and physical abilities, and many believe aging and its side effects are an inevitable part of life. However, it does not have to be. Studies have shown that regular physical exercise could help improve not only physical aspects but cognitive functions as well. In all ages, exercise has…
This season has brought its fair share of natural disasters including hurricanes, flooding, and fires. The elderly population is especially at risk during these disasters. Care of the elderly during natural disasters has been a topic of conversation since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, where the lives of 215 people in nursing homes and hospitals were…
As your loved one’s age, it’s important to have those difficult conversations. These include talking about who will take care of your loved one when they are no longer to make decisions for themselves. Creating a Power of Attorney for financial and healthcare decisions early on can make the process significantly easier for everyone, especially…