According to a study performed at the University of California in San Francisco, hoarding in the elderly is a serious problem, with approximately 16 percent of older adults suffering from senior hoarding. There are many reasons you may be dealing with an elderly parent who is a hoarder, and helping a hoarder who doesn’t want…
Maintaining physical fitness is paramount to a healthy long life. Strength training for seniors can come in many forms—both in and out of a gym setting. Weight training for seniors helps maintain bone strength, muscle mass, balance, and mobility. As with any routine, it will become easier the more it’s done. Read on to learn…
Distorted depth perception is common in the elderly and older adults. However, there are many different causes of a perceived change in depth perception. Vision problems in older adults can be particularly serious, especially if they are aging in place and home alone. Poor depth perception can result in accidents, such as falls and motor…
COVID-19 was (and still is) a global pandemic that touched nearly every corner of the earth, affected every age group and did not discriminate between the rich and the poor. But, when taking a closer look at specific age groups, depression in the elderly during pandemic was prevalent. In many cases, seniors were already isolated…
There are many ways in which mobility aids can help a wheelchair user. You can install a wheelchair ramp, have a stairlift installed, and provide other aids around the home, but you can also offer a mobility assistance dog. A mobility service dog is a service dog that is specifically trained to help its owner…
Before the global pandemic, loneliness in the elderly has been one of the leading elderly mental health issues that have been cause for concern. In a post-COVID world, the effects of social distancing in older adults are more of a concern than ever. There are many health risks associated with social isolation and feeling lonely.…
As we age, it can be tougher to get up from a seated position than it used to be. Many people want to “age in place” as they get older, which means stay in their own home instead of moving to a skilled nursing facility or other facility. Handicap lift recliners can eliminate the need…
Mental illness in the elderly is more common than you’d think. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 15 percent of adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental health disorder. Depression in the elderly is common, but some other mental conditions and problems that can affect an older adult’s mental health.…
If you or a loved one is recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may be wondering how Parkinson’s affects mobility. Parkinson’s disease is a central nervous system (CNS) disorder that is most often characterized by shaking hands; however, it can affect movement in other areas of the body. Those who suffer from the disease likely…
Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, can happen to anyone of any age that has experienced a traumatic event. PTSD in the elderly is very common because of one shared bond that ties all elderly people together: their age. Simply because of how long they have lived, PTSD in older adults may have higher…