The importance of companionship doesn’t disappear with age. Yet many elders spend much of their time alone, which has been linked to a number of issues such as depression and illness. Below are six tips that will help elders lead a healthy social life. Volunteer Your Time One of the best ways to meet new…
Mornings are one of the best times to engage in healthy routines, due to less noise and distractions. Below is a list of six morning routines for seniors that you should get into the habit of doing even if you’re still young. Eat a Healthy Breakfast Science has consistently shown that breakfast is the most…
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s about time to start planning for those fun, refreshing summer picnics that summer is all about! Inviting your family and friends makes any summer picnic better, but it also means that you have to accommodate everyone’s tastes. Here are some foods for summer picnics that your…
Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition, the most common variation being atopic dermatitis. While eczema is most common in children, a significant percentage of more than 10% of eczema cases appear in the elderly too. As a loved one, you should understand how important your role is to your elderly loved one’s struggle with…
Meditation is a tried and trusted practice with a long, rich history. Using various meditation techniques, you can improve attention and awareness in yourself, which goes a long way in helping you to achieve a more relaxed, stable mental state. Many have caught onto the benefits of meditation, and the number of U.S. adults using…
Panic attacks are brief, intense episodes of extreme anxiety, which often mimic heart attacks, making sufferers feel as if they are in a life-threatening situation. Panic attacks can lead to further consequences such as the development of certain phobias, socially avoidant behavior, and interpersonal problems. Hence, it’s critical to understand the causes and treatments of…