We have all heard the adage that physical exercise is good for our health and well-being. Did you know, however, that balance exercises, in particular, can help one with age-associated issues? For example, as we grow older, our bones and muscles weaken. This means that the balance that we once took for granted begins to…
Received a call from a suspicious number or got an email that says you’ve won the lottery? Beware, these could be scammers trying to trick you. Fake phone calls and emails are some common scams targeting your elderly loved one. Often, fraudsters like to prey on the elderly because they are thought to have huge…
Keeping properly hydrated can be a challenge for anyone of any age, but older adults can find that they struggle with a less acute sense of thirst and a decreased ability for water retention. When that’s the case, dehydration in your older parent can become all too common. Thankfully, dehydration is easy to spot and…