Even before social distancing measures brought about by the coronavirus outbreak, loneliness from not having meaningful social relationships and independent living were felt by individuals worldwide, young and old. According to a report in 2017, nearly one out of three older Americans live alone, and experts say that the lack of connection can have life-threatening [...]
An advance healthcare directive refers to a legal document that states our medical decisions if we cannot make the decisions in the future due to illness or incapacity. It defines our healthcare desires and values related to end-of-life decisions, including artificial nutrition, dialysis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), etc. Let’s briefly discuss the types of advance directive, [...]
Companies, charities, and international organizations take advantage of World Earth Day to raise awareness of environmental issues. On the one hand, it’s one day every year that the media and the rest of the world will talk about the earth’s challenges. On the other hand, shouldn’t we be doing much more than one public celebration [...]
Water. It’s the stuff of necessity. It makes up most of our planet and sustains the life of pretty much everything on it. Our food production, economy, and electricity rely on it. And, of course, bodies are 70% water, so we’re highly dependent on it for survival. As a general rule, people need between 9 [...]
Anxiety. It can make our heart beat faster, and our thoughts race. And, in moderation, it’s a completely normal response to stress about future events (like work, physical threats, family stress, etc.). But just because it’s normal, doesn’t mean we can’t erase the impact anxiety has on us. Yet, many of us haven’t learned healthy [...]
Geriatric depression, also known as late-age depression, is not a normal aging phenomenon but a mental health disease that needs to be managed just like other illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 7 million US elders are affected by depression. Here, we'll discuss the symptoms of geriatric depression and [...]
Raising awareness of animal cruelty on farms is closely linked to the massive livestock production industry. Advocates have called for better conditions in factory farms, but the reality is that few laws exist to protect animals. At the same time, laws exist to protect the interests of agricultural companies, making the fight for animal welfare [...]
Presbycusis refers to the age-related gradual impairment of hearing from both ears. It is the leading cause of hearing loss worldwide, and about one-third of the US population aged 70 or more is affected by presbycusis. Commonly, it occurs due to age-related changes in the auditory nerve and inner ear. However, the risk factors may [...]
1. Seniorliving.org Seniorliving.org has helpful information for every aspect of senior life, from health to money management. Their team of industry professionals includes a Ph.D. level gerontology expert, financial law advisor, audiologist, and more. 2. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) AARP is one of the most well-known organizations for older people, and for good [...]
Explaining healthy eating to children forms lasting habits and increases their understanding of nutrition. With information found online and more books published about research on specific diets, it can be challenging to filter which should be taught to our kids. While younger children first learn about healthy balanced diets through the MyPlate food groups, it [...]