Age Related Decline
A decline in physical and cognitive ability noted with age that is not related to the diagnosis of any specific disorder. Proactive lifestyle changes have been shown to delay or reduce the degree of decline in abilities.
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Tips for Motivating Seniors to Stay Involved
We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for motivating seniors to stay involved as they age.
1 CommentRespecting the Right to Age With Dignity
Adult children often go to great lengths to protect their aging parents, but this can diminish their independence and quality of life. Family caregivers and the public must learn to respect older adults and their desire to age on their own terms.
7 Comments10 Common Misconceptions About Aging
Did you know that those who approach getting older with a positive outlook are more likely to live longer and have a better quality of life? Dismiss common myths about older adults and embrace aging with optimism.
9 CommentsThe Truth About “Old People Smell”
Many people believe the odor that sometimes permeates seniors’ homes and elder care facilities is a result of poor hygiene, but it is actually a natural part of aging.
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Age Related Decline Questions
What’s the next chapter?
1 AnswerBarbBrooklyn Answered May 17, 2022Does anyone feel at a loss on what to do when you begin to see aging in behaviors, decision making, and attitudes?
4 AnswersCountrymouse Answered Apr 22, 2022Dementia, age or both?
4 AnswersBeatty Answered Apr 14, 2022How to navigate parents staying in their own home? They both made it clear that they want to stay in their home.
45 Answersusedandbroken1 Answered Apr 12, 2022
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Being Older
4 CommentsCTTN55 Commented Jan 16, 2022PLEASE be prepared...
33 CommentsPeeWee57 Commented Feb 2021Did Medical Science really think this one out?
61 CommentsLimeybrit Commented Nov 2020It’s all new to me
4 CommentsNikki850 Commented Oct 2020
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