Senior’s mental health is reportedly the most difficult to diagnose of all ages which, most often than not, results to late diagnosis and delayed help and treatment. This is because depression with seniors is often mistaken with the natural process of aging itself and therefore, ignored. The most common sign of mental illness is depression and there are many contributing factors which can dramatically increase levels of stress and depression [...]

When we notice imperfection brought about aging, the first thing that comes in mind is how to improve it. As humans, we seek perfection. Nowadays, there are ways to restore youthful physical appearances for seniors since they are widely accepted now than ever before. Some of them provide dramatic results while others come with drastic side effects as well. Like I said, there are ways. There are two types of [...]

When age is associated with poor health and degeneration, I take offense. For me, it is more of a judgment than factual call from younger people who would not know the difference. Maybe, and that is just maybe, if some senior will actually tell me these myths are true then I would consider but right now, there are all myths and they have been busted! Lose weight for longer life. [...]

Now that the kids are out of the house, there’s no stopping a senior’s sex life anymore. Gone are the days when you have to snatch a little time for sex in between obligations and restrictions. It was even reported that seniors’ sex lives improve as they get old since there is more time to spend together without too much distractions. This is somewhat different from what younger people used [...]

There’s no stopping summer! Probably, as early as now, your kids are planning a little family outing with you and your grandkids or perhaps, your partner is already preparing for a honeymoon getaway in some romantic island where nobody can disturb your escapades. Whether this is something planned or spur-of-the-moment breakout, you will have to get down to details at some point specifically how to cover expenses while traveling. Sure, [...]

Nursing home is different from Intensive Care Unit where medical services are given to patients round the clock. Nursing home can also be called as skilled nursing facility, skilled nursing unit or rest home, all of which is a type of residence for individuals needing special care and assistance in their daily living activities. Sudden decline in physical or mental abilities also call for a nursing home care. Nursing home [...]

It’s not like seniors want to but yes, they tend to be scammers’ target because of seniors’ trusting nature. Seniors were brought up by their generation to be trusting and polite. They were expected to act accordingly by their parents. Those were the days when doors were held open for strangers and honest answers were thrown to questions. Something this generation would not dream of teaching their kids for all [...]

Gone are the days when seniors have to read and reread manuals of modern electronic gadgets to point of frustration. Even younger people who are not “techie” enough for today’ current technologies tend to get lost with all these hard-to-figure codes and rules hence minor discomfort which seniors have to endure just to keep up with prevalent lifestyle. For seniors, smaller phones mean prescriptive glasses to be able to read [...]

Exercise is important for all ages, especially for seniors. Around this time, a senior’s body undergoes some dramatic changes while the body’s metabolism is gradually slowing down. All of which are age related occurrences which we cannot interfere. A healthy metabolism is essential to our body since this process sorts out everything we eat and breaks them down for energy. Metabolism also helps the body absorb nutrients. If our body’s [...]

Actually, some seniors prefer living with their pets than sharing their home with someone else. This is quite understandable since pets are known for their unconditional love and loyalty to their masters, no matter what. Seniors who live with their pets are found to live longer than those who do not have one and animals prove to be very beneficial in maintaining a healthy lifespan and also in recovering from [...]