It is inevitable that our state of health changes as we age. One of the health problems that older adults may encounter is cognitive decline. Some symptoms of cognitive decline include memory loss, having difficulty with multi-tasking, having shorter attention spans, and more. Although severe brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease cannot be completely cured, it…
According to the Administration on Aging, around three in five individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will wander. This potentially dangerous act as a result of cognitive decline can occur when an individual with dementia is looking for something or someone due to feelings of anxiety, fear, or discomfort. Wandering, also known as elopement, can…
Moving to a senior living community can be difficult to adjust to, especially if you are away from your loved ones and no longer see them as frequently as you would like to. Nowadays, we can leverage technology such as video calls and Zoom to regularly stay connected with our loved ones. It is important…
Americans, on average, are living about two decades more than the typical retirement age of 65. This is a long time to take into consideration while planning retirement funds. You might even realize that you would have to cut down on spending. However, reducing your spending and saving more money does not mean that you…