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…
Identity theft is a serious problem for everyone, but older adults are especially at risk of being scammed. Older adults are often more susceptible to identity theft scams because they may have memory issues like dementia, or if they do not check their credit statements regularly. Identity thieves may also try to steal the identity…
As we age, what we put into our bodies becomes increasingly important. We have to stick to a healthy diet and nourish our bodies properly so that we can continue doing the activities we like, enjoying retirement life, and having fun with our loved ones. Older women have unique dietary needs that differ from older…
Malnutrition occurs when the body has an insufficient or imbalanced intake of nutrients and is especially common in older adults. Poor nutrition can worsen the wound healing process in older adults and is also linked to a higher risk of infection, poorer quality of life, and a decline in bodily function. It is extremely important…