As we get aged, we may require assistance from local resources and services to help us in common daily living activities. “211” is a vital call service that can refer and connect you with essential community services for the US elderly. These services may include adult day care, respite care, community meals, transportation, and even [...]
Self-love is the process of showing ourselves compassion and acceptance, regardless of our circumstances. It requires us to embrace our authenticity, create boundaries to keep ourselves safe and express our needs. It’s an ongoing practice that many of us may struggle to maintain. Some of us may not even know where to start. Today, we’ll [...]
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing public health issue prevalent in the United States geriatric population. According to the National Library of Medicine, almost 36% of the US citizens aged 65 or more are affected by diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus can increase the risk of developing diseases such as cardiovascular complications, hypertension, microvascular disorders, stroke, [...]
Each year, two million jet-setting pets hit the skies. And while traveling with our pets can be fun, it takes thorough planning and consideration. Last week, we published a guide for taking road trips with pets. Today, we’ll explore how to safely fly with pets, so they never miss out on family vacations. What to [...]
Some seniors have a hard time managing their finances as they grow older. This can make it hard for them to function independently, not to mention leave them open to being taken advantage of by someone with unscrupulous intent. Financial literacy declines with age after year 60 at the rate of 1 percent, reports NCBI. [...]
Most of us are aware of the benefits of regular exercise in old age, yet we abstain from regular exercise by giving many excuses. Lack of regular physical activity makes us more prone to diseases such as osteoarthritis, cardiac diseases, endocrine abnormalities, etc. Here we’ll discuss some of the factors that often restrict us from [...]
Cardiac disease is the leading cause of death both in men and women. About 11% of the US population aged 45 and older have coronary heart disease. Here we’ll discuss basic pathology, symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures to save ourselves from cardiac issues at a later age. Basic Pathology and Symptoms Coronary artery disease [...]
Smoking leads to serious health hazards and puts us at high risk of developing cancers, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary issues, and many other lifelong disorders. Quitting smoking at any age can improve overall health and add years to life. However, we may find it difficult to quit smoking as it contains nicotine and other addictive substances. [...]
More than 900,000 people’s spouses die in America each year; 75% are aged 65+. When we enter a long-term relationship, we ultimately have to consider that our partner will die (or we will). And yet, acceptance of this inevitability doesn’t make death any easier to deal with. It changes our life as we know it. [...]
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, 23 million US households have adopted pets. They’ve kept us company through over two years of uncertainty and work-from-home video calls. And now that summer’s here again - the first one in years we can enjoy with relative safety - many of us want to include our pets [...]