Many older europeans choose to move into some form of senior housing. But each year more and more choose to stay in their homes. It’s not a black-and-white choice, and whatever arrangement you choose, home care can dramatically expand your…
It feels like chest pain. It comes with dizziness and trembling. Hands or feet feel like they’re going numb. Perhaps fear of imminent death occurs. These are just a few of the symptoms of a panic attack. This condition is…
What is it about Alzheimer’s disease that makes it so difficult to communicate? Odd as it may sound, it is neither the effects of dementia that make talking to a loved one challenging, nor the lack of willingness in either…
We already know that a healthy lifestyle is a major factor in living a long life, but new studies show that having hobbies and staying socially active is equally important for seniors. Keep reading, Ton Ange Gardien can help you…
It doesn’t take a scientist to know that pets make humans feel good; anyone who’s ever stroked a dog’s fur or felt a cat’s thrumming purr knows this. Science can, however, tell us how and why pets can be therapeutic.…
The population of American seniors is expected to double in size within the next 25 years, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the U.S. Census Bureau. For the next 20 years, about 10,000 baby boomers will turn…