Many people, especially as we get older, worry about becoming forgetful. It can, for instance, be unnerving to find oneself forgetting the name of an acquaintance or losing track of which page you were reading. However, as concerning as these symptoms may seem, they are not always signs of an underlying issue. For most seniors, occasionally being forgetful—even the name of … [Read more...]
Growing Old The Right Way: Health Tips For Seniors
No matter how young we feel inside, there is no way to escape the fact that we grow older every day. Should you be advancing into your senior years, it is essential you take care of yourself. Grow old gracefully and sensibly by taking into account the following advice. Give up smoking You may have smoked 30 cigarettes a day from the age of 21 and still feel fine. However, … [Read more...]
The Secrets To Living a Long, Healthy Life
We might naturally slow down a little as we age, but excellent health is something we can keep hold of all the way through our lives. Photo link It’s true that some people can get unlucky and be plagued with health issues that are nothing to do with their lifestyle, but the better care we take of our bodies, the best chance we have. That way even if you do come up against an … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Keep Your Mind Active and Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
As we get older, we might find that we have ‘senior’ moments more often than not. We might go upstairs to get something but completely forget why we went up there in the first place. We might go to the fridge with something in mind and pick up the completely wrong thing. We can get these memory lapses at any point in our life. Particularly when we age, though. There are plenty … [Read more...]
What They Don’t Tell You About Staying Fit As You Age
For those who are getting to the later years in life, it can often become suddenly clear how important exercise is. No matter what age you are, exercise is hugely beneficial. If you feel you are not getting enough of it in your daily life, you are by no means alone. The majority of people do not exercise as much as they really need to. For the elderly, however, it can be … [Read more...]
Activities to Increase Mobility as You Age
Are you finding it harder and harder to get around as you get older? Join the club! The good news is that having limited mobility should not keep you from being active. There are many ways to be active, exercise is critical to maintaining your heath as you age. If you’re having issues with mobility, no one is going to ask you to run a marathon, but there are a lot of low … [Read more...]