There is little known about the causes and cure of dementia despite the fact that the ailment has grown to be a leading cause of death affecting nearly a million people worldwide. It is for this reason that we find researchers invested in attempting to understand the ailment. It is because of efforts like these that Brenda C.T. Kieboom, MD, Department of Epidemiology, … [Read more...]
Spiritual Nourishment for terminally ill people
Spiritual Nourishment is probably the only way to enhance quality of life for terminally ill people - Obaidul Karim Khan 40% of the world population lives with chronic diseases as 1% of population tussle with life-threatening diseases. according to WHO. Quality of life is widely used term nowadays. But how to enhance the quality of life for the people who are terminally ill? … [Read more...]
Benefits of Physical Exercise to Prevent Dementia
Around 5% of a million people experienced the risk of aging and signs of dementia. Upon reaching the ages 45 to 60, many people start to have difficulty in recalling situations and slows down their capability to grasp thoughts which are often termed as the “learning disabilities”. At this stage, the brain begins to suffer dementia when the blood can no longer flow properly … [Read more...]
Do This One Simple Thing To Stay Happy As You Age
What do we need to do be happy? Is it to look after our wealth, peace of mind, or spend time with our family and loved ones? Well, most folks would say it's a mixture of them all, but there is one thing we need to do that is even more important, and that is take care of our health. As without that, it can be pretty tough to appreciate and enjoy any of the other things listed … [Read more...]
Stay Independent for Longer
Growing old is something that naturally happens and is unavoidable. Sure, we can slow down the process, but ageing is something that nobody can escape no matter how hard you try. Eventually, we’ll reach a stage where we can no longer support ourselves and we’ll need to consider assisted living or moving into a care home so we don’t put ourselves at risk. It’s a grim thought, … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Painful Joints in the Future
Conditions like osteoarthritis are common when you grow older. As you use your body and strain your joints, they start to wear down over time due to regular use. This is absolutely normal, but there’s a difference between naturally wearing them down due to wear and tear and overexerting yourself. Before you know it, you could start to suffer from joint pain issues and it might … [Read more...]
Are We Treating Senior Citizens Fairly?
There are a lot of things that society considers to be important in the modern world. Environmentalism, feminism, race relations, and much more occupy a great deal of space in many people's consciousness. However, there's one thing that always seems to slip by a lot of people despite the fact that it's incredibly important. That is the care of senior citizens. Older people are … [Read more...]
Should You Go for High-intensity Workout at an Older Age? Yeah or Nah
A workout is a necessary tool for keeping fit. Everyone loves being at the gym at different times, to ensure they are physically beautiful. However, training has often been confused to be a thing for the athletes and other players. This is not the case when you embrace the culture of hitting the gym; you not only build your muscles but also keep the doctor away for some … [Read more...]
Understanding Arthritis and What It Means for Your Elderly Loved Ones
Growing old is one of the inevitabilities of life. We learn to accept this as a fact of life and try our best not to think about it. Instead, we live our lives to the fullest by chasing our dreams or realising that we’re already living the dream. But despite our positive attitude towards life, it doesn’t take long until old age creeps up on us and starts to inhibit our lives. … [Read more...]
The Biggest Health Concerns For Seniors, And What You Can Do About Them
People in the developed world can expect to live longer than ever before. While this means we can all look forward to more happy years with our friends and family, it also brings a need to take better care of our health in our senior years. If you’ve passed the age of 65, you can still have a healthy and fulfilling life, but it pays to be aware of some of the main health … [Read more...]