Elderly parents often balk at the notion of moving into a senior community, and this starts an argument with family members. Caring for a senior loved one will mean making decisions they don't like. Adult children take on the role of the parent or caregiver for their elderly parents, but as they soon learn, dementia [...]
Scams are used to collect money and exploit the vulnerable. Seniors are prime targets for scam artists because, before retirement, the individuals save significant amounts of money. Retirement plans and Social Security benefits make up a senior's income after retiring. Retirement funds provide access to a great deal of money, and scam artists want to [...]
Many residents living in local communities may need help if they are experiencing any signs of glaucoma. The eye disease can lead to partial or total blindness if the person doesn't get proper treatment. Glaucoma can lead to permanent damage of the optic nerve because of excessive pressure in the eye. If the fluid in [...]
Humans lose neurons in the brain as they age. However, for a person with dementia, this loss happens to a greater extent. Countless neurons cease functioning, which disrupts connections with other cells in the brain. Eventually, the neurons die. This helps to explain why dementia symptoms worsen over time. However, dementia actually serves as an [...]
In Texas, veterans, the elderly, and the disabled have many living arrangements and housing options. Veterans' two standard options are living in a home or an apartment by themselves, and or living with family or friends. A third option growing in popularity is living in a care community or retirement village. This third option has [...]
COVID-19 has presented many challenges for everyone, especially seniors. Elderly individuals who live alone and don't live in communities have been isolated at a higher rate and with negative results. With the pandemic, many people were confined to their homes and couldn't leave because of shutdowns or the onset of illnesses. Studies show that severe [...]
