Everyone knows what it's like to operate on little sleep. Your mind feels groggy and out of sorts and even the simplest tasks can present huge complications. With seemingly little on the agenda of your older loved one each day, you would think sleep would come naturally to them. However, a growing number of seniors today (up to 30%) experience sleep disorders in the form of infrequent sleep patterns, sleep apnea and waking up too early, among other disorders.
Aging is an inevitable fact of life. With aging comes the realization that we may be faced at some point with the inability to live independently. Whether making a move to an assisted living facility or moving into the home of a family member, aging-in-place is a dream that many seniors do not want to give up.
If you are a baby boomer, an age group defined by being born between 1946 and 1964, you are one of more than 74 million people across the country. Unfortunately, most of you have spent the last several decades sitting behind a desk, in your vehicle, on the phone, or other types of sedentary activities that have taken a toll on your muscles, joints and organs, often resulting in pain, poor posture, loss of mobility, and often times, added stress.
It’s no secret, as we age, we begin to lose brain power. You may not realize it, but in some regards you could be adding to that loss.
The longer you live the more money you will have to spend, or conversely, the more money you should start saving now to prepare for living into your 100s. Modern medicine and the fact that many diseases and illnesses are able to be caught and even corrected early means that many of us are living longer, and in many cases, healthier lives.
We all know that exercise is great for our muscles, our bones, joints, how we look, and how we feel. However, what about exercise for better brain health? It's true. You may not believe it but the stakes of not exercising are higher than you might have thought.
Age is only a number, right? Chances are you know someone who is a "young" 60 but know others that are "not-so-young" 60-year-olds; what is the difference? It could be any number of things ranging from overall health and wellbeing to mental attitude.
As a caregiver, delivering daily care and maintaining a consistent routine are vital. However, as most caregivers are all too aware, sticking to your routine is not always possible. It is important to be prepared when health risks arise and knowing the signs of a heart attack will enable you to be proactive in administering care. While most people think heart attacks are sudden and severe, in actuality the signs of a heart attack are much more complex.
Given all the benefits associated with owning a medical alert system, it would seem only logical that the elderly and their caregivers would welcome this addition. Designed to provide peace of mind and improve the quality of life of its users, med alert systems ensure help is available 24/7 at the touch of a button.
As we move into our Golden Years, whether we are taking care of ourselves or if we have been thrust into the role of caregiver, there are just some things that we should do for ourselves.
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