According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, more than half of American adults say that religion is ‘very important’ to them. For senior citizens, religious observance can help make their later years fulfilling and meaningful. If religious observation is important to your elderly or vulnerable loved one,…
As we age, healthy eating becomes even more important. Unfortunately, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), seniors face unique nutritional challenges — from fast-changing nutritional requirements to difficulty preparing meals or getting access to healthy food. It is imperative that seniors get the assistance that they require to take…
If your family member struggles with a chronic illness, you are not alone. According to data published by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), nearly eight in ten senior citizens are currently dealing with some type of chronic disease or chronic health condition. We all want to make sure our most…
Many times, the reason that elderly people decline in health is because of their inability to move. Any elderly person that is affected by disease or broken bones often experience a lack of mobility, and pain often sets in when certain bones and muscle groups need to be stimulated but…
As people age, there is a common conception that their immune system often ages with them. While this is true in many cases, it can also be a misconception, as there are many ways the elderly can stimulate their immune systems and help to fight off diseases longer in an…
Dementia in some form will often afflict about 70% of all people who are above the age of 55. About 60% to 70% of those afflicted with dementia are cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain deterioration which causes severe and permanent memory loss in an individual. There is currently…
Of the 325.7 million or more people in the United States, roughly 68% believe in a God, a higher power, or diety and/or belong to some organized religion. There are multitudes of studies which observe how active participation in religion affects the general populous, but what about when it comes…
We are surrounded and bombarded by radiation every day. Radiation is what heats up the earth, allows us to listen to the radio, and make calls or Skype and Snapchat on our phones. Most of the radiation that we are exposed to is not actually harmful, but some substances and…
Genealogy is a trend that is currently sweeping the world. According to Time Magazine and ABC news, family history is the second most popular pastime in the United States, coming in only after gardening. From keeping family history records and heirlooms to recording stories and taking DNA tests, family genealogy…
When it comes to health and healing among the aging population, there are several additions to alternative medicine that many people turn to promote well-being, one of which being the influence of young children. When senior citizens are faced with disease, depression, or limitations, all of these ailments can be…
