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Seventy percent of all adults 65 or older will require some form of long-term care. When physical and/or mental issues mean that their families can no longer care for them, they must live somewhere safer.
Medicare helps older U.S citizens maintain their medical costs. It provides health insurance to U.S citizens and permanent U.S residents who are over 65 years old. You can also get this insurance if you are not yet 65 years old but have end-stage renal disease or you are disabled.
We all get old but that doesn’t mean we have to stop learning or achieving things. On the contrary, it’s the perfect time to learn something new and boost our brain health at the same time. Not only that, joining a class or activity is the perfect way to meet people and socialize.
As you age, your body changes, and so do your abilities. This is especially true when it comes to driving. For many seniors, driving becomes more difficult as they get older. In some cases, it may be necessary to give up driving altogether.
Amidst the Covid-19 crisis May could be a different kind of month for many this year. Typically it would be a very social month with get-togethers for social groups, parties, graduations and more.
Visual and cognitive impairments can interfere with daily activities and negatively impact one's overall quality of life. Previous studies, as well as population-based epidemiological studies involving older people, have demonstrated that there is a strong connection between visual impairments and poor cognitive function in the elderly.
Caring for an elderly person may not be an easy task to accomplish even for skilled people, let alone providing for their medical needs. It’d also be an equally difficult duty to help your older family members get through their health issues if you lack adequate knowledge about how to do so.
Substance abuse among older adults and senior citizens is more common than many people know. When we think of someone with an addiction, we often picture a young person abusing illicit drugs or alcohol. But seniors share the same likelihood of drug and alcohol abuse as young people.
The idea of retirement is a relatively new concept. In the past, people would work until they just physically couldn't work anymore. Centuries ago, there simply weren't any other options. Now, we have the opportunity to retire and live life on your own terms. But what should you do when you retire?
Aging is a natural part of life and major changes are expected. As the years pass by, you may notice differences in both your physical and mental health and well-being.
