Over 56 million adults aged 65 and up live in the US. Eating healthy foods, reducing processed food consumption, creating meal plans, and staying active are essential for seniors to remain healthy. Exercise can benefit both your mental and emotional well-being. Getting enough restful sleep each night, making a pre-bedtime routine to wind down. Staying …
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Menopause is a difficult time for most women. The transition is accompanied by many unpleasant symptoms that can add strain to women’s physical and mental health. And the worst part is that most women do not address the problems, making the transition more dreadful. A report by the State of Menopause Study that surveyed 1,039 …
Growing older in one’s home, with some degree of freedom, rather than in a nursing home, is a common phrase in the current aging policy. It is described as “remaining in one’s home, with some level of independence, rather than in a nursing home.” People sometimes assert that they want to “age in place” because …
As we grow older, we’re likely to feel lonelier. Our friends and loved ones move or pass away, making it increasingly difficult to participate in social activities. But loneliness and isolation became even harder for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic—seniors felt less companionship and had fewer social interactions during the lockdowns. Chronic loneliness among seniors …
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The global pandemic, which began in the first quarter of 2020, has pushed nearly everyone to stay indoors and refrain from doing any non-essential travel. This 2021, however, things are beginning to improve. Some nations have gotten the pandemic under control and decided to loosen restrictions. If you and your folks live in these countries, …